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Fièvre

Name: Fièvre
Director: Louis Delluc
Released: 1921
Duration: 43 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

1921

Director

Louis Delluc

Runtime

43 minutes

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Louis Delluc’s *Fièvre* is a masterwork of French Impressionism that prioritizes psychological interiority over conventional plot. It disrupts the rigid moralism typical of silent cinema by exploring unstable human connections and unfulfilled desires. However, the film adheres to the social constraints of 1921, lacking explicit sociopolitical frameworks or multi-layered depth. It functions more as a study of individual sensation than a critique of identity or power structures. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its visual lyricism and departure from linear storytelling, despite its limited representation of identity due to its era.

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Category Breakdown

Does Fièvre have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on heterosexual romance between the male lead and two women, without featuring any queer narratives or non-cisgender identities.

How does Fièvre portray gender?

Fair

Women play key roles in driving the protagonist's emotional journey but are not shown as agents of systemic change or challenging traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Fièvre?

Limited

The inclusion of an 'exotic' wife introduces diversity but does not specify her ethnic background or give her much ability to act within the story.

How does Fièvre represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes personal desires and emotions rather than criticizing Western or capitalist institutions, focusing more on internal experiences.

Does Fièvre include disability representation?

Minimal

A period of illness serves as a catalyst for the protagonist's marriage, but disability is not presented as a central identity or source of ability to act.

Present on Screen

Disrupts traditional, linear storytelling in favor of a subjective, interiorized reality.
Offers a sophisticated departure from the rigid moralism found in many contemporary silent films.
Explores complex interpersonal dynamics and the psychological impact of desire.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit sociopolitical frameworks or perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity.
Maintains traditional gender hierarchies without subverting them.
Provides limited ability to act or specific detail regarding the ethnic backgrounds of characters.

Official Synopsis

Militis, a sailor, returns to a bar where he finds Sarah, the girl he once loved and is still attracted to. However, he is now married to an exotic woman who took care of him during an illness.

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