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End of Desire

Name: End of Desire
Director: Alexandre Astruc
Released: 1958
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1958

Director

Alexandre Astruc

Runtime

86 minutes

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End of Desire is a realist period drama that emphasizes individual character tragedies within the context of 19th-century France. It adheres strictly to the social and historical norms of the time. The film examines the interplay of class and gender through the lens of marital betrayal. While it underscores the vulnerability of women and the tension between the landed gentry and domestic servants, it does not aim to challenge established social hierarchies. Ultimately, the production serves as a traditional literary adaptation. It lacks the intentionality needed for characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, focusing instead on the breakdown of domestic institutions through personal moral failings.

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Category Breakdown

Does End of Desire have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on traditional heterosexual relationships and marriages. It does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does End of Desire portray gender?

Fair

Jeanne Dandieu's role is limited by her marriage and her husband's deceit. The film highlights the emotional and financial consequences of male infidelity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is End of Desire?

Minimal

Set in rural 19th-century Normandy, the cast reflects the demographic uniformity of the time. The narrative maintains a localized, Eurocentric social order.

How does End of Desire represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story unfolds within traditional Western social structures, focusing on the landed gentry and domestic service. It emphasizes personal moral failures rather than institutional critiques.

Does End of Desire include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no depictions of physical disabilities, neurological differences, or visible impairments within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced exploration of the fragility of domestic life and the emotional impact of betrayal.
Examines the socioeconomic dynamics and power structures between the landed gentry and the working class.

Limited or Absent

Fails to disrupt conventional social hierarchies or provide characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
Reflects a narrow, Eurocentric social lens due to its homogeneous demographic makeup.

Official Synopsis

Normandy, second half of the nineteenth century. Jeanne Dandieu lives in a manor house with her parents and their servant Rosalie. She gets to know Julien, a handsome man, whom she soon marries. Her happiness is short-lived as she finds out that not only has Julien married her for her money but he cheats on her as well, with Rosalie to crown it all.

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