You are here:

Demimonde

Name: Demimonde
Director: Attila Szász
Released: 2015
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2015

Director

Attila Szász

Runtime

88 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Demimonde stands out as a film that challenges traditional gender roles and focuses on the complex relationships and survival strategies of women in early 20th-century Budapest. It shifts away from typical historical narratives to highlight the ability to act of women in challenging times. The film excels in its portrayal of women’s roles and the nuanced ethical framework it applies to its characters. However, it falls short in offering significant ethnic or racial diversity among its main characters.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Demimonde have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film examines intense emotional and physical connections between three women, which may suggest a queer-coded dynamic. This relationship contrasts with the heterosexual norms of the early 20th century.

How does Demimonde portray gender?

Good

Women play key roles in driving the story and have economic influence. The film downplays traditional masculine authority, emphasizing female intelligence and social navigation.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Demimonde?

Fair

The cast seems to be a homogeneous group of Central Europeans. Diversity is shown through socio-economic differences rather than ethnic or racial variety.

How does Demimonde represent religion and culture?

Good

By highlighting individuals on the margins of society, the film critiques the morality of mainstream institutions. It presents these characters with a non-judgmental perspective.

Does Demimonde include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no clear depictions of physical or neurological disabilities that significantly impact the main characters or drive the plot.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by placing women in influential roles.
Explores unconventional relationships that question early 20th-century social norms.
Offers a critical yet non-judgmental view of the era's social and moral institutions.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more ethnic and racial diversity among its main characters.
Does not include clear representations of physical or neurological disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The story of three women - a famous prostitute, her housekeeper and their new maid - living in Budapest of 1910s, whose passionate, bizarre and complex relationship can only lead to one thing: murder.

How are these scores produced? →