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L'amour propre ne le reste jamais très longtemps

Name: L'amour propre ne le reste jamais très longtemps
Director: Martin Veyron
Released: 1985
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Limited

1985

Director

Martin Veyron

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This sex farce offers a unique twist on gendered sexual dynamics by positioning the male protagonist as a learner of female pleasure. However, the film remains constrained by the cinematic conventions of its time, lacking racial and LGBTQ+ diversity. The narrative stays within a traditional framework focused on heterosexual relationships. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its deconstruction of traditional romantic etiquette and its emphasis on women's ability to drive the story.

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Category Breakdown

Does L'amour propre ne le reste jamais très longtemps have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on heterosexual relationships and does not include any queer narratives or non-cisgender identities.

How does L'amour propre ne le reste jamais très longtemps portray gender?

Good

The movie challenges traditional gender roles by having the male lead learn about female pleasure. Rose plays a significant role in guiding the protagonist's journey.

How racially and ethnically diverse is L'amour propre ne le reste jamais très longtemps?

Limited

The cast is predominantly European, typical of 1980s French comedy. There is no evidence of diverse casting or mixed racial backgrounds.

How does L'amour propre ne le reste jamais très longtemps represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film takes a secular approach to morality, focusing on personal sexual exploration rather than traditional social or religious institutions.

Does L'amour propre ne le reste jamais très longtemps include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by focusing on a man's quest to understand female pleasure.
Empowers the female lead with significant influence over the story's direction.

Limited or Absent

Features a homogeneous European cast, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.

Official Synopsis

In a routine sex farce, Gautier (Jean-Claude Dauphin) is a man determined to figure out how to give a woman an orgasm -- which of course requires a lot of practice and experimentation. His buddy Roussel (Jean-Luc Bideau) also chases after women but does not share Gautier's unique quest. Rose (Nathalie Nell) finds Gautier entrancing and devises a way to capture his heart while helping him on his search for the ultimate turn-on.

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