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Ça sent la coupe

Name: Ça sent la coupe
Director: Patrice Sauvé
Released: 2017
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2017

Director

Patrice Sauvé

Runtime

99 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ça sent la coupe is a localized character study that emphasizes personal loss and familial reconciliation over challenging established social structures. The plot centers on a man's journey to overcome grief and emotional stagnation within a traditional setting. The film adheres to conventional domestic drama structures, focusing on a specific cultural niche centered around Montreal Canadiens fandom. This focus results in a narrative that lacks intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or diverse demographic markers. Ultimately, the work functions as a traditional storytelling piece. It explores individual character development rather than disrupting established social or power hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ça sent la coupe have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories involving non-straight relationships. The main romantic storyline revolves around a heterosexual couple, Max and Julie.

How does Ça sent la coupe portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist dealing with emotional issues. His sister, Nathalie, offers a female perspective, but the overall narrative leans towards traditional male-centric dramatic themes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ça sent la coupe?

Limited

The setting hints at a culturally specific, possibly homogeneous Quebecois environment. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or diverse racial identities in the story.

How does Ça sent la coupe represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines grief and family traditions through the lens of community structures such as sports fandom. It does not critically address Western institutions or capitalism.

Does Ça sent la coupe include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions as central elements of the story.

Present on Screen

Explores deep themes of grief, family dynamics, and the preservation of legacy through a small business.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives exploring non-straight relationships.
The narrative structure leans heavily toward traditional male-centric dramatic themes.
The setting appears culturally homogeneous, lacking multi-ethnic or diverse racial representation.
Does not engage with the disruption of systemic power structures or storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity.

Official Synopsis

Seven years ago, Max’s parents died in a car accident. Since then, the young man, now 35, has been treading water. He manages his father’s hockey memorabilia shop, lives in the apartment upstairs, and watches each and every Habs game with his friends. But he’s forced to take a hard look at his life when his girlfriend, Julie, leaves him, and his sister, Nathalie, comes back to town.

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