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The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Name: The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Director: Bob Swaim
Released: 1977
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

1977

Director

Bob Swaim

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film sticks closely to mid-century crime genre conventions, relying on established detective clichés that emphasize a male protagonist and a standard mystery framework. The inclusion of a Black musician adds some ethnic diversity, but his role as a plot catalyst is a familiar cliché. The narrative does not seem to challenge historical social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The 1950s Paris setting is known for its bohemian culture, but the story focuses on a classic noir mystery.

How does The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés portray gender?

Fair

The story follows traditional masculine genre conventions, focusing on the male detective Nestor Burma. There are few significant female roles or ability to act in the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés?

Fair

A Black trumpet player is a key figure in the mystery. However, his role as a murder victim is a common cliché in mid-century noir stories.

How does The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés represent religion and culture?

Fair

Set in 1951, the film adheres to the social and legal norms of the time without critiquing Western structures.

Does The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Features a Black musician as a pivotal character in the mystery.
Uses a specific 1951 period setting to establish the social atmosphere.

Limited or Absent

Relies heavily on traditional, male-dominated detective clichés.
Lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional character narratives.
The racial diversity is limited to a character serving a common noir cliché.

Official Synopsis

In 1951, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the private detective Nestor Burma was commissioned by an insurance company to find stolen jewelery. The deal seemed easy and Burma got an appointment with a well-known black trumpet player in the neighborhood who could provide him with information. But the musician does not come and we find him murdered. The investigation becomes more complicated and Nestor must find an alibi so as not to be suspected of the crime.

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