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Alice and the Mayor

Alice and the Mayor

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2019

Director

Nicolas Pariser

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Alice and the Mayor is a thought-provoking dialogue that emphasizes intellectual conflict rather than broad demographic diversity. Its strength lies in challenging traditional male authority by placing a female philosopher in charge of a seasoned political figure. However, the film operates within a narrow social scope, focusing on a homogeneous, white intellectual milieu. Ultimately, the film prioritizes a nuanced exploration of postmodernity and the breakdown of truth in the digital age over broader social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alice and the Mayor have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to a conventional social framework without addressing LGBTQ+ identities or narratives related to queer theory.

How does Alice and the Mayor portray gender?

Good

Alice Heimann emerges as the key driver of the Mayor’s transformation. By showcasing a young woman as intellectually superior, the film challenges traditional male authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alice and the Mayor?

Limited

The cast predominantly features characters from a homogeneous, white demographic, with no intentional focus on racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Alice and the Mayor represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film effectively engages with postmodern themes, critiquing traditional Western institutions in the context of a digital age.

Does Alice and the Mayor include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant focus on physical or neurological disabilities among the characters, whose struggles are purely philosophical and existential.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional male authority by highlighting a female intellectual leader.
  • Provides a sophisticated critique of postmodernity and the erosion of objective truth.
  • Explores the tension between institutional stability and digital discourse effectively.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks racial and ethnic diversity in its character composition.
  • Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or narratives related to queer theory.
  • Fails to address physical or neurological disabilities among the characters.

Official Synopsis

The mayor of Lyon, Paul Théraneau, is in a delicate position. After 30 years in politics, he is running out of ideas and is faced with a feeling of existential emptiness. To overcome this, Paul hires a young and brilliant philosopher, Alice Heimann. Then follows a dialogue between two diametrically opposed personalities who will turn their certainties upside down.

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