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Cologne: Sortie de la cathédrale

Name: Cologne: Sortie de la cathédrale
Director: Charles Moisson
Released: 1896
Duration: 1 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1896

Director

Charles Moisson

Runtime

1 minutes

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This 1896 documentary serves as a historical snapshot of a religious crowd exiting the Cologne Cathedral. It functions as a record of spontaneous social movement rather than a narrative work designed to explore identity or social subversion. The film adheres strictly to the demographic and social hierarchies of the late 19th century. It captures a homogeneous European population participating in a traditional Western religious ritual, offering little in the way of diverse representation. Because the work is observational and rooted in its era, it lacks the intentionality required to present progressive or non-traditional identities. It reflects the period's established social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cologne: Sortie de la cathédrale have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not show any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It captures a public crowd in a traditional religious setting from the late 19th century.

How does Cologne: Sortie de la cathédrale portray gender?

Limited

Women are present in the crowd, but they are shown within a traditional gender hierarchy. There is no indication of women exercising significant roles or challenging established hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cologne: Sortie de la cathédrale?

Limited

The film depicts a predominantly European crowd, reflecting the homogeneous demographic of Cologne during the late 19th century. There is no visible blending of different racial or ethnic groups.

How does Cologne: Sortie de la cathédrale represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film highlights the ritualistic and communal aspects of Western religion. It documents the reinforcement of traditional religious and social structures without challenging them.

Does Cologne: Sortie de la cathédrale include disability representation?

Minimal

Due to the brief and observational nature of the film, there is insufficient evidence to assess the representation of disabilities. No specific individuals are highlighted in a way that suggests focused portrayal.

Present on Screen

Provides an authentic historical record of late 19th-century social movements and religious rituals.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
Does not depict women or underrepresented groups exercising significant roles or challenging social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A short black and white film by the Lumiere brothers which captures the crowd at the Cologne Cathedral after the main religious services.

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