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First Growth

Name: First Growth
Director: Jérôme Le Maire
Released: 2015
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2015

Director

Jérôme Le Maire

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

First Growth is a traditional drama that emphasizes themes of heritage, lineage, and the struggles of classical vocations. The narrative structure supports conventional social structures and familial hierarchies without seeking to challenge them. The film's focus on a generational family winery in the Côte-d'Or results in a homogeneous cast. This setting underscores the preservation of Western agricultural traditions and the tradition of passing a craft from father to son. Ultimately, the film serves as a character-driven European drama centered on reconciliation and duty, offering limited disruption or diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does First Growth have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses on the relationship between a father and son in a professional setting.

How does First Growth portray gender?

Fair

The story emphasizes a male lineage and the passing down of patriarchal roles. It follows a traditional path of male legacy and familial duties.

How racially and ethnically diverse is First Growth?

Limited

Set in Burgundy, the film features a cast that seems homogeneous, reflecting the local area. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.

How does First Growth represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights traditional values, celebrating Western agricultural heritage and the importance of family continuity. It reinforces the stability of the family unit and traditional vocations.

Does First Growth include disability representation?

Minimal

The father's loss of taste is presented as a functional issue for the winery rather than a personal journey dealing with disability.

Present on Screen

Strong emphasis on preserving traditional Western agricultural crafts and heritage.
Deeply focused character-driven narrative about generational reconciliation and vocation.

Limited or Absent

Lack of visible LGBTQ+ representation or narratives critiquing traditional gender roles.
Dependence on traditional patriarchal structures and male lineage.
Homogeneous casting reflecting a narrow geographic and cultural scope.

Official Synopsis

Winemaker son, Charlie Marshall left Burgundy to become a Parisian renowned winemaker, author of a successful guide whose notes are annually tremble vineyards. But in Côte-d'Or, his father lost the taste of wine and mistakes the family winery rush towards bankruptcy. At first reluctant, Charlie returns to Burgundy. It must his boots and shoes back up his sleeves and become winemaker confront a profession he does not know, under the skeptical gaze of his father. Between unpredictable weather and a delicate variety, Charlie will have to prove to his father that he is worthy of this land passed from generation to generation in their family. It is easy to note a wine, but how do we do a great wine?

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