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2020

Representation Score
Limited
2017
Director
Ben Ockrent
Runtime
14 minutes
Average Rating
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Edmund the Magnificent functions as a philosophical comedy that prioritizes thematic subversion over broad characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The film's strength lies in its willingness to challenge traditional social structures and the biological imperatives of legacy and production. However, the film appears limited by a lack of visible racial and ethnic diversity, suggesting a localized and potentially homogeneous demographic. The narrative focus remains heavily centered on a specific male protagonist and his internal journey. Ultimately, the film offers a specialized critique of agrarian and economic values rather than a wide-ranging celebration of diverse identities.
Category Breakdown
The film explores themes of redefining love and challenges biological expectations. While it doesn't explicitly include queer identities, it moves away from conventional reproductive clichés.
The story centers on a male-centric struggle but deconstructs traditional masculine roles. It shifts the focus from patriarchal ownership and breeding toward existential questions.
The setting suggests a potentially homogeneous rural British environment. There is no evidence of a multicultural cast or diverse ethnic representation in the provided context.
The narrative critiques materialist and capitalist values by questioning the true value of life. It moves from rigid economic goals toward a more subjective understanding of success.
The provided information contains no evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
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Official Synopsis
When news breaks that the county pig fete's being revived, the once-legendary Farmer decides to make one final roll of the dice - and invest his life savings in a thoroughbred piglet with which to breed new life back into his now dilapidated farm. But when he puts young Edmund out to breed and the lad abstains, the Farmer's forced on a journey that will challenge everything he thought he knew about pigs, love and the true value of life.

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