
The Grim Game
1919

Representation Score
Minimal
1914
Director
Léonce Perret
Runtime
95 minutes
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The film adheres to the standard dramatic formulas of early 20th-century cinema, focusing on class-based conflict and the moral struggle between predatory capitalism and individual altruism. While introducing a woman of means, she is defined by her vulnerability to male-driven plots. The absence of diverse casting and multi-layered complexity narrows the social scope. Ultimately, the work is a period-typical exploration of familial peril and greed, without intentionally subverting social hierarchies as seen in more progressive narratives.
Category Breakdown
The film does not depict any non-straight relationships or same-sex intimacy. It follows a traditional dramatic structure centered around family and socioeconomic issues.
A wealthy widow plays a significant role in the plot but primarily functions as a victim of kidnapping. She serves more as a catalyst for the story rather than taking proactive action.
The story unfolds within a homogeneous society typical of 1914 France. There is no indication of racial diversity or blended cultural representation.
The film critiques greed through the tension between a predatory lender and a morally upright fisherman. It explores socioeconomic exploitation without actively challenging Western social norms.
There is no evidence of characters dealing with physical, cognitive, or mental health conditions. The narrative does not address disability.
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Official Synopsis
A moneylender kidnaps the young son of a rich widow as part of a plot to cheat her of her fortune. The boy is sent away on a fishing boat with the intention of drowning him, but a kindly old fisherman intervenes.

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