The Fenouillard Family
1961
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 2.3 out of 10
You are here:
La Smala
Representation Score
2.7/10
Limited
1984
Director
Jean-Loup Hubert
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetNew Showbiz Analysis
La Smala functions as a traditional domestic comedy that adheres to established social structures. While it slightly disrupts the hyper-competent patriarch by portraying an inept father, it lacks broader diversity and complexity. The film relies heavily on conventional character archetypes, particularly regarding gendered labor and romantic dynamics. The narrative focuses on maintaining a standard family unit rather than challenging systemic hierarchies. Ultimately, the work lacks the complexity or diverse representation needed to move beyond a standard mid-80s European comedic framework.
Category Breakdown
Does La Smala have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film portrays a typical family structure where everyone is assumed to be straight and cisgender. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ identities among the characters.
How does La Smala portray gender?
The father is shown as incompetent rather than overly competent, but he remains the central figure. Simone is depicted as a helper who provides essential labor before being sidelined.
How racially and ethnically diverse is La Smala?
The story does not provide specific indicators of racial or ethnic diversity. It seems to default to a typical Western European demographic common in mid-80s French comedies.
How does La Smala represent religion and culture?
The story operates within a conventional framework of Western domestic values. It focuses on interpersonal family struggles without offering any broader systemic or secular critiques.
Does La Smala include disability representation?
There are no visible or implied disabilities among the characters described.
Present on Screen
- The portrayal of an inept father provides a minor disruption of the hyper-competent patriarchal provider cliché.
Limited or Absent
- The film relies on traditional gendered archetypes, positioning women in supportive, labor-heavy roles.
- There is a lack of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ diversity within the narrative structure.
- The story lacks systemic critique, focusing instead on conventional domestic and interpersonal struggles.
Official Synopsis
When the mother of a "tribe" of five children leaves for good, their inept father is not sure how to keep the family clothed and fed, and without the help of his neighbor Simone, he would be nowhere. She is attracted to him but eventually gives up on the relationship. Meanwhile, the father grabs his brood and they take off for Paris in search of the wife. But Simone accidentally ends up on the same train...
Where to Watch
Find another title
Type to search for movies. Use arrow keys to navigate suggestions, Enter to select or search, Escape to close.
Similar Movies
Three Men and a Cradle
1985
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 4.5 out of 10
Les Jambes en l'air
1971
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.2 out of 10
Tanguy
2001
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 1.8 out of 10
Les Bodin's - Mère & Fils
2004
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.3 out of 10
Les Mamies
1992
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 4.7 out of 10
Real Pests!
1977
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 2.9 out of 10
Trois petites filles
2004
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.2 out of 10
Rate this Movie
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.