
A Little Sun in Cold Water
1971

Representation Score
Limited
1961
Director
François Leterrier
Runtime
98 minutes
Average Rating
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Naked Autumn is a psychological character study centered on interpersonal instability and individual desires. While it avoids the cliché of the jealous, subservient wife, the narrative remains limited in its demographic scope. The film's strength lies in its subversion of traditional gender roles, but it lacks the complexity needed for a broader social critique. It operates within a conventional romantic framework that prioritizes personal dissatisfaction over systemic issues. Ultimately, the film reflects the homogeneous social environments of its time, offering little in the way of racial or LGBTQ+ diversity.
Category Breakdown
The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship involving Milan, Roberte, and Helene. There are no queer subtexts or non-cisgender identities in this narrative.
Roberte challenges traditional domestic roles by actively supporting her husband's affair. This gives her significant influence in disrupting conventional marital hierarchies.
The setting seems to reflect the homogeneous social structures of a mid-century European village. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast.
The film questions the sanctity of Western marriage by emphasizing personal desires over family obligations. It explores moral ambiguity through the breakdown of the nuclear family.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the provided context.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Milan is an ex Formula One driver and now he lives with his wife Roberte in a small country town. But Milan is not satisfied, so Roberte encourages a love-story between Milan and Helene, a young woman. Milan can't decide and at last the tragedy comes. Then Milan returns to drive in Formula One.

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