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The Red Chrysanthemum

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Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1912

Director

Léonce Perret

Runtime

15 minutes

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Léonce Perret's early work reflects the social norms of 1912 European cinema. The film follows a traditional romantic comedy structure where two men compete for a woman's affection. It lacks subversion or characterizations based on diverse identities and operates within a homogeneous Western framework, focusing on conventional courtship rather than social critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Red Chrysanthemum have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on a romantic competition between two male characters but does not include any non-straight relationships or hints of queer identities.

How does The Red Chrysanthemum portray gender?

Fair

A female character drives the plot but the story follows traditional romantic structures where she is the object of desire for the male characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Red Chrysanthemum?

Minimal

The cast reflects the homogeneous society of early 20th-century France, with no indication of actors from non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon backgrounds.

How does The Red Chrysanthemum represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on typical social interactions during courtship without addressing diverse religious beliefs or anti-capitalist themes.

Does The Red Chrysanthemum include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this film.

Present on Screen

  • The film emphasizes human emotions through a character-driven structure.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative reinforces traditional gender roles by making the woman a passive object of desire.
  • The casting appears limited to the social norms of early 20th-century France.
  • The plot does not include representations of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

Official Synopsis

Two suitors bring flowers to their girl in hopes of winning her love.

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