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En même temps

En même temps

2022

Director

Benoît Delépine, Gustave Kervern

Runtime

108 minutes

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Synopsis

On the eve of a vote to greenlight the construction of a leisure centre where a primal forest currently stands, an unashamedly right-wing mayor sets out to trap his ecologist opponent. But both will end up being outwitted by a group of feminist activists who will confront the two men with their own contradictions, once and for all.

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Overall Score

6.9/10

Good


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Fair

The film lacks explicit mention of LGBTQ+ characters or non-heteronormative identities. The central conflict remains focused on political and ecological friction rather than queer identity.

Gender Representation

Excellent

Feminist activists serve as the primary agents of change, driving the narrative momentum. They successfully outwit the male protagonists and expose their political contradictions.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The story centers on a localized political struggle regarding land use. There is no specific evidence of racial blending or a diverse ensemble within the provided details.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Excellent

The narrative challenges established Western institutions by critiquing traditional political authority. It prioritizes subjective morality through the lens of systemic disruption.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent characters in this work.

Strengths

  • Subverts traditional gender tropes by making feminist activists the primary drivers of the plot.
  • Provides a strong critique of established Western political institutions and authority.
  • Uses social satire to effectively dismantle traditional power hierarchies.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-heteronormative identities.
  • Provides no clear evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the ensemble.
  • Does not address disability representation or neurodivergent characters.

AI Analysis

En même temps succeeds in subverting traditional power hierarchies by placing agency in the hands of feminist activists. Rather than a standard male-driven political drama, the film uses these women to dismantle the contradictions of the established leadership. While the film excels in cultural critique and gendered agency, it remains limited in its explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities and racial diversity. The focus on a localized ecological conflict keeps the scope narrow. Overall, the film is a sharp social satire that uses unconventional character studies to challenge institutional structures, even if certain demographic categories remain unaddressed.

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