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The Flood

Name: The Flood
Director: Louis Delluc
Released: 1924
Duration: 77 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

1924

Director

Louis Delluc

Runtime

77 minutes

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Louis Delluc’s final work is a study in early cinematic naturalism and psychological interiority. It prioritizes the relationship between human emotions and environmental disaster over social critique. The narrative adheres to the demographic and social norms of 1924 France, using traditional dramatic formulas focused on rural village hierarchies and conventional romantic structures. While the film is a significant achievement in French Impressionist cinema, it does not engage with progressive social frameworks or the inclusion of diverse identities, remaining firmly rooted in its historical context.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Flood have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The story revolves around a traditional romance between Alban and Margot set in a 1920s rural village.

How does The Flood portray gender?

Fair

Margot is portrayed as emotionally fragile, breaking down after being rejected. The plot is driven by the male protagonist's actions and romantic pursuits, emphasizing patriarchal authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Flood?

Limited

The film is set in a rural Provençal village and likely reflects a homogeneous European population. There is no indication of casting actors from diverse backgrounds.

How does The Flood represent religion and culture?

Limited

Focused on the struggle between humans and nature, the film highlights traditional social orders and village hierarchies without critiquing institutions.

Does The Flood include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific mention of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The term 'madness' is used to describe a universal human condition rather than a specific character trait.

Present on Screen

Offers a profound exploration of psychological interiority and emotional states.
Contributes significantly to the history of French Impressionist cinema.

Limited or Absent

Relies on traditional gender clichés, depicting female characters as emotionally fragile.
Lacks representation of diverse identities, reflecting the homogeneous demographics of its time.

Official Synopsis

After the death of her mother, Germaine moves in with her father in a small town near the Rhône river. She falls in love with a young man, Alban, already engaged.

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