The Crime of Monsieur Lange
1936
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La Chienne
Representation Score
3.0/10
Limited
1931
Not RatedDirector
Jean Renoir
Runtime
96 minutes
Average Rating
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Jean Renoir’s work excels in its psychological complexity and its willingness to disrupt rigid social structures. The film's strength lies in its sophisticated subversion of gender hierarchies and its rejection of conventional moralizing. However, the film is limited by a lack of racial and LGBTQ+ representation. The homogeneous Parisian setting and the strictly narrow focus on straight relationships result in a narrow social scope. Ultimately, the film is a study of human impulses that trades traditional social ethics for a more relativistic and complex worldview.
Category Breakdown
Does La Chienne have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on a cycle of obsession and manipulation that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no queer subtexts or non-cisgender identities within the character arcs.
How does La Chienne portray gender?
Lulu challenges era-specific expectations by taking a leading role in driving the plot through predatory social maneuvering. Maurice lacks traditional masculine leadership, as he has little control over what happens to him and his actions are driven by his devotion to Lulu.
How racially and ethnically diverse is La Chienne?
The cast remains uniform within its Parisian urban setting. The film does not engage with racial or ethnic diversity, reflecting its 1931 production context.
How does La Chienne represent religion and culture?
The narrative rejects traditional moral redemption arcs in favor of moral relativism. It presents anti-social behavior and crime without a didactic or punitive tone.
Does La Chienne include disability representation?
No visible or invisible disabilities are portrayed as central to the character development or the narrative progression.
Present on Screen
- Challenges traditional gender roles by giving the female lead a significant role in driving the plot.
- Rejects didactic moralizing, offering a sophisticated critique of rigid social institutions through moral relativism.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, maintaining a homogeneous cast.
- Provides no representation or subtext regarding LGBTQ+ identities.
Official Synopsis
Cashier Maurice Legrand is married to the wretched Adele. By chance, he meets Lucienne, 'Lulu', and makes her his mistress. He thinks he has finally found love, but Lulu is a streetwalker, still in love with her pimp.
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