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The Obsession

Name: The Obsession
Director: Louis Feuillade
Released: 1912
Duration: 23 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1912

Director

Louis Feuillade

Runtime

23 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Louis Feuillade’s drama is a period-specific exploration of fate and domestic anxiety. While it centers on a woman's emotional journey, the film remains firmly rooted in the rigid social structures of the early 20th century. The narrative lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity and adheres strictly to the traditional roles and demographic norms of 1912 France. It serves as a conventional tragedy rather than a tool for social change. Ultimately, the film offers a focused look at maternal anxiety but does so within a highly traditional and homogeneous framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Obsession have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on the nuclear family unit and does not include any characters with LGBTQ identities.

How does The Obsession portray gender?

Fair

The female protagonist drives the emotional storyline through her role as a mother and wife. However, her influence remains limited to domestic life and reactions to male-centered historical events.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Obsession?

Minimal

The cast reflects the homogeneous, Eurocentric society of 1912 France. There is no indication of racial diversity or casting actors from different backgrounds.

How does The Obsession represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story is set within a traditional Western framework centered on family values. It does not challenge Western institutions or offer significant cultural subversion.

Does The Obsession include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities that play a central role in the character arcs or the plot progression.

Present on Screen

Provides a focused study of female emotional experience and maternal anxiety.
Captures the atmospheric psychological tension typical of early cinema.

Limited or Absent

Lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity and does not challenge established social norms.
Maintains a highly homogeneous cast reflecting limited racial and ethnic diversity.
Reinforces traditional gender roles by limiting female influence to the domestic sphere.

Official Synopsis

A mother (Renee Carl) goes to see a palm reader who informs her that a loved one is about to die. The woman doesn't know if it's her son or her husband (Rene Navarre) but history buffs will know who it is as it's April 10, 1912 and the husband is about to board the Titanic.

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