The Kingdom II
1998
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The Kingdom
Representation Score
7.4/10
Good
1994
Director
Lars von Trier
Runtime
275 minutes
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The Kingdom is a sophisticated deconstruction of Western scientific authority. It excels in its cultural critique, using supernatural elements to challenge the perceived infallibility of modern medicine and secular progress. However, the film's demographic homogeneity limits its scope, focusing primarily on a specific Northern European context.
Category Breakdown
Does The Kingdom have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not explicitly depict same-sex relationships or explore queer identities. Instead, it focuses on metaphysical themes rather than LGBTQ+ characters.
How does The Kingdom portray gender?
Women hold key positions of professional authority in the medical setting. They play significant roles in driving the story, challenging traditional stereotypes of passive females and male-dominated science.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Kingdom?
The film is set in a culturally homogeneous Danish institution. While it avoids harmful stereotypes, it lacks intentional casting that reflects a diverse range of backgrounds.
How does The Kingdom represent religion and culture?
The film effectively critiques Western institutionalism and scientific rationalism. It portrays the hospital as a place where modern frameworks fail against supernatural forces.
Does The Kingdom include disability representation?
The film explores psychological distress and the breakdown of sensory reality. It offers a nuanced look at mental instability through a supernatural lens.
Present on Screen
- Strong challenge to traditional gender hierarchies by placing women in positions of professional authority.
- Effective critique of the dominance of scientific rationalism and Western institutions.
- Nuanced depiction of psychological distress and the breakdown of sensory reality.
Limited or Absent
- Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or characters exploring queer identities.
- Minimal racial and ethnic diversity within the Danish medical setting.
- Limited demographic representation beyond the specific Northern European context.
Official Synopsis
At The Kingdom, Denmark's most technologically advanced hospital, a number of strange and otherworldly events begin occurring, much to the dismay of its doctors and patients. A ghostly ambulance appears and disappears, the voice of a little girl calls to a patient in an elevator shaft, and a doctor's fetus begins growing at an alarming rate.
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