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The Turkey

Name: The Turkey
Director: Claude Barma
Released: 1951
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1951

Director

Claude Barma

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Claude Barma’s comedy functions as a traditional period piece that adheres closely to the social hierarchies of the Belle Époque. The narrative structure relies on established romantic clichés and situational irony rather than any effort to challenge social norms. The film operates within a narrow framework, focusing on the domestic complications faced by a male protagonist. This results in a story that emphasizes conventional gender roles and Eurocentric social structures typical of its era. Ultimately, the work lacks the intention to represent diverse identities, choosing instead to adhere to the existing social and domestic frameworks of early 20th-century France.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Turkey have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on heterosexual relationships and the consequences of infidelity. There are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or stories involving non-straight relationships.

How does The Turkey portray gender?

Limited

The plot relies on traditional comedic themes of infidelity and domestic life. Women play key roles in driving the story, but the film reinforces conventional gender roles and patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Turkey?

Limited

Set in Belle Époque Paris, the cast reflects the predominantly white demographics of the time. The production aligns with the Eurocentric norms of mid-century French cinema.

How does The Turkey represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses conflicts within marriage and family life as a source of humor. It avoids criticizing Western institutions, focusing instead on personal and interpersonal issues.

Does The Turkey include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical or cognitive disabilities among the characters.

Present on Screen

The film offers a genuine glimpse into the social customs and comedic traditions of the Belle Époque era.

Limited or Absent

The narrative heavily depends on traditional romantic and gendered social clichés.
The production lacks racial and ethnic diversity, presenting a narrow Eurocentric perspective.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Paris at the Belle Epoque. Monsieur de Pontagnac, a perfect honest man, loves pretty women too much and that plays him many tricks. What need does he have to follow the pretty Lucienne Vatelin, home, to find himself in the presence of the husband, the notary Vatelin, who is part of his circle? From there, many characters will meet, avoid each other, find each other. Adultery, domestic scenes and reconciliation will be their lot.

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