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Clerambard

Name: Clerambard
Director: Yves Robert
Released: 1969
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

1969

Director

Yves Robert

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Clérambard is a traditionalist period comedy that prioritizes historical authenticity and individual moral arcs. The film adheres to the social and demographic norms of its 1940s setting, reinforcing conventional structures rather than disrupting them. The narrative centers on a male protagonist's spiritual transformation and the greed of his family. This focus results in a lack of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or systemic critique. Ultimately, the film serves as a culturally specific historical snapshot. It lacks the intentionality required to challenge established hierarchies or promote diverse identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Clerambard have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The romantic elements focus on traditional companionship without challenging the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Clerambard portray gender?

Fair

Gender roles follow mid-20th-century conventions. Women play traditional social roles, while the male protagonist's journey and transformation drive the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Clerambard?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the demographic homogeneity of a rural French village. The narrative does not engage with racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Clerambard represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses Saint Francis to drive moral change, focusing on individual morality rather than critiquing broader institutional issues.

Does Clerambard include disability representation?

Limited

The protagonist's perceived insanity drives the plot but relies on the 'eccentric elder' cliché. It lacks a nuanced exploration of neurodivergence or lived experience.

Present on Screen

Provides a nuanced character study of an outlier personality.
Offers a culturally specific historical snapshot of rural France.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
relies on familiar formulas when depicting mental health and neurodivergence.
Maintains conventional gender hierarchies and traditional social roles.
Does not engage with racial or ethnic diversity within the ensemble.

Official Synopsis

When a cruel man is visited by Saint Francis and convinced to change his ways, his family believes him to be insane and locks him away in order to sell his beloved castle

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