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Rattrapage

Name: Rattrapage
Director: Tristan Séguéla
Released: 2017
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2017

Director

Tristan Séguéla

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Rattrapage is a conventional genre comedy that emphasizes situational humor over complex identity issues. The plot follows Guillaume as he navigates academic exams and social events with his friends, focusing on the relatable struggles of young adulthood. The film lacks the structural complexity necessary to challenge social hierarchies or offer meaningful characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. It remains a narrow, male-centric social comedy that does not engage with broader systemic power dynamics or diverse identity markers.

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Category Breakdown

Does Rattrapage have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not prominently feature any LGBTQ+ themes or characters with non-traditional gender identities. The story revolves around the social lives of young adults without addressing LGBTQ+ issues.

How does Rattrapage portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male-dominated peer group led by Guillaume. Female characters do not have significant roles or influence over the plot, and the narrative does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Rattrapage?

Limited

The cast includes well-known French comedic actors, but there is no clear evidence of diverse racial backgrounds. The film does not emphasize characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity of different identities.

How does Rattrapage represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores youth culture through the lens of academic stress and electronic music festivals. It functions as a social comedy without critiquing institutional or cultural structures.

Does Rattrapage include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative. The film does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

The film captures the unique energy of contemporary youth culture and the pursuit of social celebration.
It provides a relatable perspective on the academic pressures faced by students during transitional life stages.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks gender diversity, focusing almost exclusively on a male-dominated social circle.
There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation and diverse racial or ethnic character depth.
The film misses opportunities to include characters with disabilities or broader cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Guillaume and his friends have planned to attend the biggest electronic music festical to celebrate their passing school… but Guillaume has to take the test once again and has to go over everything over the weekend.

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