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The 25th Hour

Name: The 25th Hour
Director: Henri Verneuil
Released: 1967
Duration: 121 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1967

Approved

Director

Henri Verneuil

Runtime

121 minutes

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The 25th Hour is a traditional historical drama that emphasizes classical storytelling and the reinforcement of Western legal and moral absolutes. It presents a humanistic struggle within a historical context without challenging conventional social hierarchies. While the film offers a poignant depiction of the victims of systemic cruelty, its narrative structure adheres to traditional gender roles and a Eurocentric viewpoint of justice. It underscores the importance of restoring legal authority after periods of totalitarian rule.

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Category Breakdown

Does The 25th Hour have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ themes or characters with non-cisgender identities. It focuses solely on heterosexual relationships.

How does The 25th Hour portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around male experiences during war and imprisonment. Female characters are mostly shown in flashback scenes and have limited influence on the main plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The 25th Hour?

Fair

The cast is mainly composed of European actors, with a French protagonist. It portrays Jewish prisoners as victims of the Nazi regime but maintains a Western perspective.

How does The 25th Hour represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film highlights Western institutional values and the importance of international justice. It emphasizes the significance of established state structures and legal systems.

Does The 25th Hour include disability representation?

Fair

The film illustrates the physical and psychological trauma experienced by concentration camp inmates. However, it does not explore the ability to act of individuals with disabilities.

Present on Screen

It provides a meaningful portrayal of Jewish prisoners as victims of the Nazi regime.
It offers a realistic depiction of the physical and psychological trauma caused by wartime imprisonment.

Limited or Absent

Female characters are sidelined and lack influence in the central storyline.
The narrative perspective is heavily centered on a Western, Eurocentric view of justice.
The film does not engage with LGBTQ+ themes or non-cisgender identities.

Official Synopsis

A Romanian peasant fights to get back to his family after he's imprisoned by the Nazis.The picture is based on real events. It includes Hungary's government in collaboration with the Nazis, the encroachment of Romania by Stalin's troopers, and other happenings.

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