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Atlantic

Name: Atlantic
Director: E.A. Dupont
Released: 1929
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1929

Director

E.A. Dupont

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Atlantic is a period piece that reflects the demographic homogeneity typical of 1929 cinema, especially concerning race and LGBTQ+ identities. The cast is nearly entirely white and European, and the plot follows traditional romantic structures. However, the film adds depth by challenging social institutions. It questions the sanctity of marriage and the rigidity of class hierarchies by focusing on individual passion over systemic expectations. This critique of social authority and traditional gender roles elevates the film’s impact. Ultimately, while the film’s diversity is constrained by its era’s casting practices, it stands out by deconstructing the upper class's social dominance and traditional gender roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Atlantic have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional love triangle between a husband, wife, and a third party. There are no characters with non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Atlantic portray gender?

Fair

The female lead avoids passive stereotypes associated with high-society femininity. She prioritizes her desires over maintaining marital stability, which subverts traditional domestic roles and social hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Atlantic?

Minimal

The cast is primarily white and European, reflecting the production standards of 1929. The film does not include non-Anglo-Saxon representation or intentional racial blending within its maritime setting.

How does Atlantic represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques class rigidity and Western social norms. It highlights inequities in the social hierarchy by showing the tension between elite passengers and the working-class crew.

Does Atlantic include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities central to the story. Disability is not used as a plot device within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Subverts traditional gender roles by giving the female lead a significant role in driving the story.
Provides a critique of class rigidity and social hierarchy inequities.
Challenges the stability of Western social institutions through themes of individual passion.

Limited or Absent

Lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
Features a predominantly white and European cast with minimal racial diversity.
Contains no central characters or plot points involving disability.

Official Synopsis

English-language version. "Atlantic" is a drama film based on the sinking of the RMS "Titanic" and set aboard a fictional ship, called the "Atlantic". The main plotline revolves around a man who has a shipboard affair with a fellow passenger, which is eventually discovered by his wife. The ship also has aboard an elderly couple, the Rools, who are on their anniversary cruise. Midway across the Atlantic Ocean, the "Atlantic" strikes an iceberg and is damaged to the point where it is sinking into the Atlantic.

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