Drama, Romance  •  1966  •  105 min

Masculin Féminin (1966)

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Masculin Féminin (1966)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Leans Progressive

Viewer Rating
8.4

Overview

Paul, a young idealist trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life, takes a job interviewing people for a marketing research firm. He moves in with aspiring pop singer Madeleine. Paul, however, is disillusioned by the growing commercialism in society, while Madeleine just wants to be successful. The story is told in a series of 15 unrelated vignettes.


Starring Cast

Chantal Goya  •   Marlène Jobert  •   Catherine-Isabelle Duport


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

This film critically examines the lives and political awakening of young people in 1960s Paris, exploring themes of consumerism, alienation, and the search for meaning amidst societal change. Its observational style and focus on intellectual and social critique align with left-leaning perspectives on modern society.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The film utilizes a traditional cast without explicit recasting of roles for diversity. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, rather than presenting a critical portrayal of them.

Secondary

Family Values: Leans Progressive
Confidence: Medium

The film portrays young adults navigating relationships and societal changes, largely detached from traditional family structures and norms. It emphasizes individual freedom and evolving romantic dynamics over established family units.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Masculin Féminin, a 1966 film by Jean-Luc Godard, explores youth culture, relationships, and political discourse in 1960s Paris. The narrative primarily focuses on heterosexual dynamics and broader societal commentary. The film does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its storyline.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Masculin Féminin, 1966, explores the lives and relationships of young people in 1960s Paris, delving into themes of love, politics, and consumerism. The narrative does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film primarily focuses on the dynamics between its male and female protagonists within a changing societal landscape.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "Masculin Féminin" is a loose adaptation of Guy de Maupassant's short stories, creating new characters and situations for its 1960s setting. No established characters from the source material or prior canon are portrayed with a different gender in the film.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Masculin Féminin is a 1966 French New Wave film adapted from Guy de Maupassant's short stories. The film features characters consistent with its 1960s Parisian setting and the original French literary works. No characters established as one race in the source material or historical context are portrayed as a different race in the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.3
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7.2

Critic Ratings

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9.6
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9.3

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