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Kingdom of Felony

Name: Kingdom of Felony
Director: Michel Hassan
Released: 2008
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Limited

2008

Director

Michel Hassan

Runtime

90 minutes

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Kingdom of Felony is a period drama that emphasizes a critique of historical power structures over demographic diversity. The film's strength lies in its portrayal of the aristocracy as predatory and deceitful rather than noble. However, the film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals and characters with disabilities. The narrative focuses solely on the political and sexual coercion within a traditional French court setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Kingdom of Felony have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. Romantic tensions are limited to a traditional relationship between the female lead and male figures.

How does Kingdom of Felony portray gender?

Fair

The narrative examines gender power dynamics through Diane of Meridor's struggle against male dominance. Initially portrayed as a victim of predatory men, Diane eventually challenges the systemic deceit and male authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Kingdom of Felony?

Limited

The story centers around a homogeneous aristocratic class set in 16th-century France. There is no depiction of racial diversity or varied ethnic backgrounds within the court.

How does Kingdom of Felony represent religion and culture?

Good

The plot challenges traditional views of chivalry and honor. It portrays the nobility and monarchy as sources of exploitation rather than upholders of social stability.

Does Kingdom of Felony include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities featured in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Offers a critical perspective on the corruption and predatory behavior of historical aristocratic authority.
Challenges traditional period drama clichés by presenting 'honor' as a tool for exploitation.

Limited or Absent

Does not include characters representing LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
Does not feature characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
Maintains a homogeneous racial and ethnic focus within the historical setting.

Official Synopsis

Diane of Meridor, aged 23 years, lives a happy country life with her father. For the first time, Diana has her coming out ball, organized by the count of Monsoreau, who, in spite of being much older than her, wants to make her his wife, having a possessive and jealous love for the young woman. The duke of Anjou takes Diana in the ball, and tries to abuse of her exercising his prerogatives of being the brother of the king. Monsoreau will take advantage of this fact in his favor, and kidnaps de lady. He explains her father that Duke of Anjou, a known seducer, has kidnapped her. In order to safe her honor, he offers to marry her. Her father consents to it, with his heart broken by his sorrow. Diana of Meridor is forced to marry the damnable count of Monsoreau. Since then, she will know the Court and will live closely the various plots to betray the king, and discovers all around her the awful taste of deceit...

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