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Paris, France, December 1946. Jenny Lamour, an ambitious cabaret singer, and Maurice, her extremely jealous pianist husband, become involved in the thorough investigation of the murder of a shady businessman, led by Antoine, a peculiar and methodical police inspector.
Paris, France, December 1946. Jenny Lamour, an ambitious cabaret singer, and Maurice, her extremely jealous pianist husband, become involved in the thorough investigation of the murder of a shady businessman, led by Antoine, a peculiar and methodical police inspector.
The film's central narrative revolves around a murder investigation and the psychological drama of its characters, with the resolution emphasizing traditional law enforcement and individual culpability rather than promoting any specific political ideology.
This 1947 French film noir features a predominantly traditional European cast, consistent with its historical setting. The narrative centers on a murder investigation and character drama, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes into its core storytelling.
The film features Dora Monnier, whose intense, protective devotion to Jenny carries a strong queer subtext. This portrayal is handled with complexity and seriousness, serving as a key character motivator without being explicitly affirmed or denigrated. The depiction is incidental to the main plot, avoiding strong positive or negative messaging regarding LGBTQ+ identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1947 film "Jenny Lamour" is an adaptation of the novel "Légitime défense." All major characters in the film maintain the same gender as established in the original source material.
This 1947 French film is an adaptation of a French novel, set in Paris, featuring characters who are consistently portrayed as white, aligning with the source material and historical context. There is no evidence of any character being established as a different race in prior canon or history.
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