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At the Floral Ball

Name: At the Floral Ball
Director: Alice Guy-Blaché
Released: 1900
Duration: 2 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1900

Director

Alice Guy-Blaché

Runtime

2 minutes

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Alice Guy-Blaché’s role as a pioneering female director sets a progressive tone for the film. However, the content itself is a traditional snapshot of early 20th-century European life. The film focuses on the social norms of the time, presenting a polished view of class-based society. It does not have the complexity or disruption needed to move beyond the demographic realities of its era. While the female characters are central to the story, they exist within established social roles. The film serves more as a historical record of high-society etiquette than a tool for social change.

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Category Breakdown

Does At the Floral Ball have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any non-straight relationships or same-sex intimacy. It follows the traditional social norms of early 20th-century European society.

How does At the Floral Ball portray gender?

Fair

Miss Lally and Miss Julyett are the main characters, providing visibility for women. However, the story stays within the social norms of the time without challenging traditional hierarchies or giving the characters much control over their lives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is At the Floral Ball?

Limited

The film portrays a typical European social scene. There are no non-white actors or intentional casting choices that go beyond the usual demographics of the era.

How does At the Floral Ball represent religion and culture?

Limited

This short film highlights traditional Western social customs and high-society manners. It emphasizes the aesthetic of class-based Western culture without questioning existing social structures.

Does At the Floral Ball include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or hidden disabilities shown in this short film.

Present on Screen

The film centers female protagonists in the story.
Alice Guy-Blaché’s direction offers a unique female perspective in early cinema.

Limited or Absent

The story does not include non-straight relationships or same-sex intimacy.
Women are portrayed within traditional social roles without challenging the norms of the time.
The cast lacks racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

A turn-of-the-last-century hand-tinted short, which features two women, Miss Lally and Miss Julyett, dancing at a ball. By the legendary French filmmaker Alice Guy (attributed only, but not confirmed in any primary sources).

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