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Colonel Chabert

Colonel Chabert

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

1994

Director

Yves Angelo

Runtime

110 minutes

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Colonel Chabert is a historically accurate drama that emphasizes social realism of the 19th century. The film focuses on the personal struggles of a returning soldier within a rigid societal structure. Because the film aims for historical accuracy, it mirrors the demographic and social homogeneity of its time without challenging traditional hierarchies or integrating diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Colonel Chabert have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the straight-centered social structures of its 19th-century setting. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ narratives or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

How does Colonel Chabert portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist's journey with identity and loss. It provides limited opportunities for female characters to take leading roles or challenge patriarchal norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Colonel Chabert?

Limited

Reflecting the homogeneous demographics of 19th-century France, the cast portrays a traditional European officer class. There are no non-white characters in the production.

How does Colonel Chabert represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story unfolds within traditional Western social structures and established institutions. It highlights personal conflicts within a rigid hierarchy without questioning these systems.

Does Colonel Chabert include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities that serve as central narrative drivers. The protagonist's displacement is a social issue rather than a medical condition.

Present on Screen

  • Maintains historical accuracy to the 19th-century setting.
  • Offers a focused, traditional dramatic exploration of social reintegration.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of diverse racial and ethnic identities.
  • Provides limited opportunities for female characters to have significant roles.
  • Does not include LGBTQ+ perspectives or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

Official Synopsis

When Colonel Chabert returns from the war, he discovers that he has lost everything.

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