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Nose

Name: Nose
Director: Clément Beauvais
Released: 2021
Duration: 71 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2021

Director

Clément Beauvais

Runtime

71 minutes

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Nose functions as a high-end brand documentary that prioritizes the preservation of luxury heritage and technical mastery. Its narrative structure is designed to showcase the prestige of the House of Dior, aligning it with traditional Western institutional values. While the film achieves global breadth through its international filming locations, it does not seek to disrupt conventional social hierarchies. It remains a specialized study of sensory expertise and brand history rather than an exploration of diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Nose have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film maintains a strictly professional and observational tone. It does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives about non-cisgender identities.

How does Nose portray gender?

Fair

The narrative focuses on François Demachy and traditional professional hierarchies. It highlights competence and mastery within a traditional luxury framework without challenging gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Nose?

Fair

The documentary achieves breadth by traveling to over 14 countries. However, the focus remains on the French luxury house's perspective of resource acquisition.

How does Nose represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film celebrates Western luxury heritage and the prestige of Dior. It prioritizes the preservation of classical artisanal traditions and high-capitalism over other cultural narratives.

Does Nose include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no discernible focus on characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The subject matter centers on olfactory senses and the physical journey of sourcing materials.

Present on Screen

The film's global scope provides inherent engagement with diverse landscapes and cultures through its travels to over 14 countries.
It offers a detailed look at the specialized, technical, and sensory labor required in the perfume industry.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lens remains centered on the French luxury house, potentially framing international locations through resource acquisition rather than deep cultural immersion.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and does not engage with diverse social or political narratives.

Official Synopsis

For the first time in a documentary feature, the prestigious House of Dior opened its doors to show the wonders of perfume creation. Travelers at heart, Arthur de Kersauson and Clément Beauvais followed François Demachy for two years and over 14 countries, from Grasse to the other side of the world, in his search for inspiration and the most precious raw materials.

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