
Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph
1894

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Minimal
1897
Director
Louis Lumière, Auguste Lumière
Runtime
1 minutes
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This 1897 documentary serves as a technical record of military training, reflecting the social and institutional hierarchies of the late 19th century. The film presents a homogeneous environment, focusing on French soldiers. Due to its focus on documenting physical training, the subjects are selected for their athletic capabilities, which naturally excludes the representation of disabilities or diverse identities.
Category Breakdown
The film does not depict any LGBTQ+ identities. It focuses solely on traditional masculine activities.
The film emphasizes traditional gender roles by featuring only male soldiers and offering no representation of women's ability to drive the story.
The cast is made up of French soldiers with no representation of racial diversity or non-white individuals.
The film portrays military discipline and patriotism as positive elements for national strength, emphasizing Western values.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Soldiers are chosen based on their physical fitness.
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Official Synopsis
Chasseurs Alpins perform various boxing moves.

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