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Chéri-Bibi

Name: Chéri-Bibi
Director: Léon Mathot
Released: 1938
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1938

Director

Léon Mathot

Runtime

110 minutes

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Chéri-Bibi is a traditional period drama that centers on the exploits of a rogue protagonist. The narrative structure emphasizes masculine-coded ability to act within a criminal underworld, following the adventure clichés of the era. The film reflects the demographic norms of the 1930s French film industry. It does not challenge traditional norms, focusing instead on the disruption of social order through crime. While it touches on themes of state authority and penal consequences, these elements serve the adventure genre rather than a broader systemic critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Chéri-Bibi have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary or transgender identities. It follows the traditional assumptions of the 1930s.

How does Chéri-Bibi portray gender?

Limited

Male characters like Pierre Fresnay and Jean-Pierre Aumont play key roles in driving the plot. Female characters are present but have less influence over the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Chéri-Bibi?

Limited

The film features a predominantly white cast, reflecting the casting practices of the 1930s French film industry. There are no characters from non-Western backgrounds.

How does Chéri-Bibi represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores themes of crime and punishment through traditional adventure stories. It focuses on individual actions rather than a broader critique of societal institutions.

Does Chéri-Bibi include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical or cognitive disabilities mentioned in the film.

Present on Screen

Engages with themes of social transgression and the disruption of legal authority.
Offers a classic adventure narrative centered on rogue-centric storytelling.

Limited or Absent

Lacks gender diversity, with influence heavily concentrated among male characters.
Reflects a homogeneous, Eurocentric casting approach typical of its era.
Provides no representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

An innocent young man, burglar Cheri-Bibi, and his gangsters are sent to a penal colony.

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