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The 11 Commandments

Name: The 11 Commandments
Director: François Desagnat, Thomas Sorriaux
Released: 2004
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2004

Director

François Desagnat, Thomas Sorriaux

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film is a conventional ensemble comedy that emphasizes slapstick humor and traditional comedic clichés. The narrative structure does not intentionally challenge social hierarchies or include underrepresented identities. Centered on a mission to save the world through humor, the story reinforces a narrow, male-centric comedic framework. Overall, the work remains a typical genre piece within its cultural context, without much engagement with diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The 11 Commandments have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers around a group of six male friends. It does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or stories related to LGBTQ+ experiences.

How does The 11 Commandments portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses almost entirely on male characters. The humor and plot revolve around traditional masculine stereotypes and jokes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The 11 Commandments?

Limited

The cast's racial makeup is not specified. The film does not show diverse ethnic representation.

How does The 11 Commandments represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot includes a mythological figure called 'The God of the Joke,' used primarily for comedic purposes without deeper cultural critique.

Does The 11 Commandments include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Uses a mythological and religious parody to drive a secular, comedic storyline.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks female characters with significant roles or challenges to gender hierarchies.
The film does not include non-traditional gender identities or LGBTQ+ narratives.
There is no indication of intentional multiculturalism or diverse ethnic representation.
The story does not represent characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After an evening of drinking, six men find themselves in front of The God of the Joke. Distressed to find that people aren't laughing anymore, He gives the six friends a mission: to save the world with the Eleven Commandments of the Joke. The men enthusiastically take on their task. They undertake various tests aimed at pushing the limits of stupidity.

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