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La belle de Cadix

La belle de Cadix

Representation Score

1.5/10

Minimal

1953

Director

Raymond Bernard, Eusebio Fernández Ardavín

Runtime

105 minutes

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La belle de Cadix follows a conventional mid-century romantic structure. The plot centers on the encounter between a high-status celebrity and a underrepresented Romani woman, using class and ethnic distinctions to create tension. While the film introduces ethnic diversity, it adheres to traditional cinematic hierarchies of the 1950s. Ultimately, the film reinforces rather than challenges the social and gender norms of its era.

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Category Breakdown

Does La belle de Cadix have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight sexual orientations or non-cisgender identities.

How does La belle de Cadix portray gender?

Limited

The film features a well-known male actor paired with an unknown actress, suggesting a traditional gender hierarchy where the male lead holds more influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is La belle de Cadix?

Fair

The inclusion of a Romani character adds ethnic diversity, but the portrayal might rely on romanticized stereotypes.

How does La belle de Cadix represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film adheres to mid-century social norms, emphasizing traditional European romanticism without challenging cultural conventions.

Does La belle de Cadix include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent identities.

Present on Screen

  • The film includes a Romani character, adding ethnic diversity to the Andalusian setting.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative relies on traditional gender hierarchies and romantic archetypes.
  • The portrayal of ethnic characters risks relying on romanticized stereotypes.
  • The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent characters.

Official Synopsis

A group of French filmmakers travel to Andalucia for film a movie titled" Beauty of Cadiz". It stars are Carlos, a famous heartthrob, and an unknown gypsy named Maria-Luisa.

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