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Jour de gloire

Name: Jour de gloire
Director: Jeanne Frenkel, Cosme Castro
Released: 2022
Duration: 65 min

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2022

Director

Jeanne Frenkel, Cosme Castro

Runtime

65 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Jour de gloire is a socio-political character study that prioritizes thematic depth over broad demographic diversity. It uses a personal family reunion to explore broader national tensions in France. While the film provides a nuanced critique of nationalist and traditionalist political movements, it lacks visible representation regarding race, disability, or LGBTQ+ identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Jour de gloire have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film highlights the brotherly bond between Felix and Julien but does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or identities.

How does Jour de gloire portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on male protagonists dealing with grief and political tension. It avoids traditional male clichés by emphasizing emotional vulnerability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Jour de gloire?

Fair

Set in a rural French village, the film reflects a more homogeneous demographic. There is no indication of a diverse cast or varied backgrounds.

How does Jour de gloire represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative explores contemporary socio-political tensions by focusing on the conflict between progressive and traditionalist values. It critiques nationalist movements.

Does Jour de gloire include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the available story details.

Present on Screen

Engages meaningfully with contemporary socio-political issues and progressive values.
Challenges traditional male clichés by focusing on emotional vulnerability and reconciliation.
Offers a nuanced critique of nationalist and traditionalist political movements.

Limited or Absent

Does not include visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered characters.
Shows limited racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a more homogeneous demographic.
Provides no evidence of disability representation or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

April 24, 2022, second round of the French presidential election. Felix, who has been living in Melbourne for several years, returns to his childhood village in Lot-et-Garonne after the death of his mother to deal with administrative matters, and with the firm intention of voting against Marine Le Pen. He is welcomed by Julien, his older brother, who has remained in the family home. Despite the past complicity and the emotion of the reunion, many things now oppose them

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