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The Well Digger's Daughter

Name: The Well Digger's Daughter
Director: Daniel Auteuil
Released: 2011
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

2011

Director

Daniel Auteuil

Runtime

107 minutes

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The film is a classical period drama that prioritizes historical realism and character-driven storytelling over contemporary characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. It operates within the established social hierarchies of the early 20th-century French countryside. While the female protagonist is depicted with significant moral strength, the narrative relies on traditional clichés, such as the consequences of an out-of-wedlock pregnancy. The male characters maintain standard roles of provider and suitor, upholding a conventional power dynamic. Ultimately, the work does not aim to disrupt social or cultural norms and instead focuses on a localized study of domestic life and individual character during the onset of war.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Well Digger's Daughter have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional romantic storyline focused on heterosexual relationships. There is no indication of queer subtext or non-conforming gender identities within the plot.

How does The Well Digger's Daughter portray gender?

Fair

Patricia is shown to play a significant role in driving the story and displaying internal strength. However, the narrative sticks to conventional period roles and traditional gender power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Well Digger's Daughter?

Limited

The setting reflects the demographic homogeneity of the French countryside during WWII. The cast and social environment appear predominantly Anglo-European.

How does The Well Digger's Daughter represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights localized social structures and family bonds. It adheres to a classic dramatic structure without challenging Western institutions like religion.

Does The Well Digger's Daughter include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed as central to the narrative or character development.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist, Patricia, is depicted with significant moral strength and internal fortitude.
The film offers a realistic depiction of the demographic and social homogeneity of the French countryside during WWII.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on traditional gender roles and romantic storylines.
There is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the social environment.
The story does not explore LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming gender expressions.

Official Synopsis

It's the beginning of the WWII. South of France. Patricia, 18, is the oldest daughter of a well-digger, Pascal, who considers her a princess because of her moral qualities. She's kind, devoted. One day, she briefly meets a young man, Jacques, the son of Mazel, owner of the shop where her father buy his material. He's handsome and teasing. Her father's friend, Felipe, would love to marry her, and he invites her to an aviation show. She accepts his invitation only because she knows Jacques is a pilot and will be there. Soon, she'll carry his child, and he'll be gone, and the family will have to deal with this out-of-wedlock pregnancy...

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