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The Red Collar

Name: The Red Collar
Director: Jean Becker
Released: 2018
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

6.8/10

Good

2018

Director

Jean Becker

Runtime

83 minutes

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The Red Collar is a period drama that excels in humanistic exploration rather than overt identity politics. By focusing on a woman's intellect and challenging the moral certainty of judicial institutions, the film subverts traditional power structures. However, the historical context restricts the film's scope in terms of diversity. Set in rural France in 1919, the film reflects the era's demographic realities, lacking representation of LGBTQ+ and racial diversity. Ultimately, the film offers a nuanced portrayal of individual ability to act and the unseen wounds of war, even if it adheres to the social norms of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Red Collar have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The story revolves around the interactions between a prisoner, a local woman, and a judge.

How does The Red Collar portray gender?

Good

A smart and influential young woman plays a key role in the story, providing a sense of hope and ability to act. Her involvement in farming challenges traditional wartime narratives that emphasize male heroism.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Red Collar?

Limited

The setting depicts the demographic uniformity of rural France in 1919. There is no indication of diverse casting that breaks from the era's typical social norms.

How does The Red Collar represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story questions established legal and moral norms through a judge whose principles are tested. It emphasizes personal truth over strict institutional morality.

Does The Red Collar include disability representation?

Fair

The narrative delves into the psychological impact of the Great War. It highlights themes of trauma and the struggle for reintegration after the conflict.

Present on Screen

Highlights a woman's significant role and intellect, challenging traditional gender roles.
Critiques institutional authority and state-sanctioned heroism in a sophisticated manner.
Examines the psychological complexities and trauma stemming from the Great War.

Limited or Absent

Does not include characters representing LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Reflects the demographic uniformity of the period with limited racial diversity.
Does not specifically address neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In 1919, in a small town under the crushing heat of summer, a war hero is held prisoner in an abandoned barracks. Outside, his mangy dog barks night and day. Not far off in the countryside, an extraordinarily intelligent young woman works the land, waiting and hoping. A judge whose principles have been sorely shaken by the war is coming to sort out this case of which it is better not to speak.

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