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Happy He Who Like Ulysses

Name: Happy He Who Like Ulysses
Director: Henri Colpi
Released: 1970
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

1970

Director

Henri Colpi

Runtime

90 minutes

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The film is a poetic, character-driven study of companionship and individual morality. It prioritizes an emotional journey between Antonin and Ulysse over the exploration of diverse identities or systemic social critiques. While the story challenges the concept of property and ownership, it does so through a personal lens rather than through identity politics. The film remains a traditional piece of European cinema that reflects the social homogeneity of its setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Happy He Who Like Ulysses have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the relationship between a man and his horse. It does not include any depictions of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or narratives that address heteronormativity.

How does Happy He Who Like Ulysses portray gender?

Fair

The story follows a traditional framework centered around the male protagonist. It does not actively challenge traditional gender roles or masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Happy He Who Like Ulysses?

Limited

Set in rural 1970s Provence, the cast and setting appear largely homogeneous. The film reflects the specific demographic reality of its geographic and temporal context.

How does Happy He Who Like Ulysses represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative offers a subtle critique of capitalism by rejecting the commodification of living beings. It explores humanistic themes of companionship and survival.

Does Happy He Who Like Ulysses include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no documented instances of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No such characters are used as narrative devices.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced, humanist critique of authority and the commodification of living creatures.
Provides a contemplative, atmospheric exploration of the emotional bond between man and animal.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
Maintains a homogeneous cast that reflects limited racial and ethnic diversity.
Does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

For 25 years now, under the Provence sun, Antonin, a farmhand, has shared his work and everyday life with a horse named Ulysse. What a shock when Pascal, the farmer, tells him he has decided to sell Ulysse to a picador for being too old. Not only will he be separated from his faithful companion, but he is well aware too that the arenas of Arles mean death for Ulysse. Being unable to stand such injustice, Antonin runs away from the farm in the company of Ulysse. Together, they go through the Lubéron, the Baux de Provence, the Alpilles, the Crau and the Vaccarès. Yet, their journey is no pleasure cruise, specially when it comes to crossing National Road 7. After a visit to Marcellin, an old friend of his, Antonin sets off again with Ulysse, this time towards the Rhône River.

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