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Félicité

Name: Félicité
Director: Alain Gomis
Released: 2017
Duration: 123 min

Representation Score

7.0/10

Good

2017

Not Rated

Director

Alain Gomis

Runtime

123 minutes

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Félicité is a powerful exploration of intersecting identities, particularly focusing on the immigrant experience and the complexities of systemic barriers. It avoids simplistic racial stereotypes, offering a nuanced view of systemic inequalities. The film's strength lies in its portrayal of Félicité as a determined and emotionally deep character who drives the narrative. By highlighting her labor and survival, the film challenges traditional gender and socioeconomic hierarchies. However, the film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and does not focus on specific disabilities. While it touches on the trauma of an accident, these elements remain secondary to the broader socioeconomic critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Félicité have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The main romantic storyline focuses on a traditional heterosexual relationship.

How does Félicité portray gender?

Good

Félicité is a strong and independent character rather than a submissive woman. The film challenges the typical nurturing mother stereotype by showing the hardships of being a single parent.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Félicité?

Excellent

The film provides a detailed look at the experiences of Senegalese immigrants, avoiding the perspective that centers white characters. It offers authentic, non-tokenized representation of racial identity.

How does Félicité represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative criticizes Western capitalist systems by depicting the economic framework as a precarious labor system. It highlights the tension between survival instincts and societal expectations.

Does Félicité include disability representation?

Fair

The film does not focus on specific visible or invisible disabilities as primary identity markers. Instead, it explores the psychological impact of trauma and socioeconomic hardship.

Present on Screen

Provides an authentic, non-tokenized portrayal of the Senegalese immigrant experience.
Features a strong, autonomous female protagonist who drives the narrative through her own actions.
Offers a sophisticated critique of Western capitalist structures and systemic inequality.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships.
Does not focus on specific visible or invisible disabilities as primary identity markers.

Official Synopsis

Félicité, a strong and proud woman, sings in bars in Kinshasa. She drifts away from reality when her 14-year-old son gets into an accident. In electric Kinshasa, she wanders in a world of music & dreams... until love unexpectedly brings her back to life.

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