
Les Misérables
2017

Representation Score
Good
2011
Not RatedDirector
Maïwenn
Runtime
123 minutes
Average Rating
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Polisse presents a gritty, realistic portrayal of the Parisian suburbs, challenging the traditional police procedural format. It excels by highlighting the central roles of diverse communities and avoiding sanitized depictions of authority. However, the film's impact is limited due to a lack of intentional LGBTQ+ and disability representation. These elements are present but not central to character development.
Category Breakdown
The film does not prominently feature LGBTQ+ narratives or characters with non-straight identities. Relationships and tensions are centered around volatile, heterosexual dynamics.
Officers are portrayed as emotionally unstable rather than traditionally stoic, challenging the typical masculine stereotype. The film avoids submissive feminine roles, focusing on shared exhaustion and moral ambiguity.
The film authentically depicts the French suburbs, with casting emphasizing North African and Black characters as central figures within the socioeconomic context.
The narrative criticizes traditional Western institutions by showing police as flawed and undisciplined. It highlights the tension between state institutions and underrepresented communities.
The film does not intentionally focus on neurodivergence or physical disabilities. Psychological trauma is shown as part of the gritty setting but is not specifically represented.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Paris, France. Fred and his colleagues, members of the BPM, the Police Child Protection Unit, dedicated to pursuing all sorts of offenses committed against the weakest, must endure the scrutiny of Melissa, a photographer commissioned to graphically document the daily routine of the team.

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