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Le Guignolo

Name: Le Guignolo
Director: Georges Lautner
Released: 1980
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1980

Director

Georges Lautner

Runtime

108 minutes

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Le Guignolo is a period-specific genre parody that prioritizes comedic escapism over social commentary. The film's structure reinforces traditional demographic norms and character archetypes typical of 1980s European action-comedies. The narrative relies on established clichés, focusing on a male con artist's exploits. This focus results in a lack of depth or intentional subversion of social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard exploration of genre clichés, offering little representation for underrepresented groups or diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Le Guignolo have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. It adheres to a traditional comedic format where non-straight identities are not addressed.

How does Le Guignolo portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male protagonist in a male-dominated environment. Female characters play minor roles and do not have the opportunity to drive the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Le Guignolo?

Limited

The cast is primarily made up of actors from similar backgrounds. Although the plot involves Japanese businessmen, the film does not delve into racial complexities.

How does Le Guignolo represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film employs slapstick humor to portray bumbling authority figures. It emphasizes individual survival without critiquing institutional or religious systems.

Does Le Guignolo include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. Disability is not a central theme or character-driven storyline.

Present on Screen

Uses international plot elements involving Japanese businessmen to create a global scale for the con artist's scheme.

Limited or Absent

Female characters lack meaningful roles and are sidelined in the story.
The film fails to include LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.
Despite its international setting, the film does not explore racial or cultural complexity.

Official Synopsis

After the failure of his recent criminal exploits, international con artist Alexandre Dupré sets off for Venice to try to dupe some Japanese business men into buying a fake copy of a stolen Caneletto. On the aeroplane, a stranger asks him to look after his briefcase until after they have landed. Alexandre agrees, but the stranger is shot dead soon after and Alexandre himself becomes the target of enemy agents who are keen to recover the briefcase...

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