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Belmondo by Belmondo

Name: Belmondo by Belmondo
Director: Régis Mardon
Released: 2016
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2016

Director

Régis Mardon

Runtime

90 minutes

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This documentary serves as a tribute to Jean-Paul Belmondo, using his family history to explore his fifty-year career. Since the film centers on a single icon and his personal history, it prioritizes traditional storytelling over modern themes of diversity. The focus remains on the development of the European star system and the preservation of film history, reflecting the historical context of the French film industry rather than contemporary efforts to address social inequalities or diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Belmondo by Belmondo have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The documentary focuses on the professional journey and personal stories of Jean-Paul Belmondo. It does not include explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or critiques of straight relationships.

How does Belmondo by Belmondo portray gender?

Fair

The story is centered around the careers of Jean-Paul and Paul Belmondo, both men. Central roles remain with the Belmondo men, reflecting a male-dominated narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Belmondo by Belmondo?

Limited

As a tribute to a French cinematic icon, the film highlights Western film traditions. There is no indication of actors from diverse racial backgrounds.

How does Belmondo by Belmondo represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film celebrates the legacy of French cinema and its institutions. It emphasizes the cultural importance of preserving traditional film history.

Does Belmondo by Belmondo include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of characters dealing with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Provides a personal and intimate look at a cinematic legend through a unique family perspective.
Offers valuable historical preservation of European film history and the classic star system.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ narratives or characters.
The male-focused storyline limits gender diversity.
The narrative remains centered on Western film traditions with little racial or ethnic variety.

Official Synopsis

Jean-Paul Belmondo returns to the settings of a fantastic career, accompanied by his son Paul. Over a career spanning 50 years, Jean-Paul Belmondo’s movies drew over 130 million people into cinemas. This logbook takes us back to sets and countries, from where we can revisit the films in reference and find out about his fruitful collaborations with various directors. Paul Belmondo will lead the investigation, meeting the stars and his father’s friends (eye-witnesses all) and questioning his father about his journey, sharing it with us so we can discover the man and his story like never before.

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