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Crusade in Jeans

Name: Crusade in Jeans
Director: Ben Sombogaart
Released: 2006
Duration: 125 min

Representation Score

8.1/10

Excellent

2006

Director

Ben Sombogaart

Runtime

125 minutes

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Crusade in Jeans uses a time-travel premise to critique historical dogma through a modern lens. By placing a contemporary teenager in the Middle Ages, the film challenges the traditional heroic myth of the Crusades. The narrative effectively critiques institutionalized religion, presenting internal corruption as the main threat rather than external enemies. This shifts the story from a straightforward adventure to a critical examination of fanaticism. While the film provides nuanced character development, it remains somewhat limited in its explicit representation of specific identities, such as LGBTQ+ or neurodivergence, focusing more on broader social themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Crusade in Jeans have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film highlights the strong bonds and mutual support among young characters, challenging traditional heterosexual relationships by emphasizing non-romantic friendships.

How does Crusade in Jeans portray gender?

Good

Female characters play crucial roles in the story, demonstrating strategic thinking and leadership that counters the typical portrayal of women in medieval settings.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Crusade in Jeans?

Fair

By showcasing a variety of cultures along the journey to Jerusalem, the film broadens the traditional Crusader narrative beyond a narrow Eurocentric perspective.

How does Crusade in Jeans represent religion and culture?

Good

The film questions the influence of organized religion by showing how religious zeal can lead to corruption, emphasizing personal ethics over institutional doctrine.

Does Crusade in Jeans include disability representation?

Fair

The story portrays the physical challenges faced by the characters realistically, but it does not focus on neurodivergence or permanent disabilities as key elements of the plot.

Present on Screen

Highlights the strategic thinking and leadership of female characters, challenging traditional gender roles.
Offers a sophisticated critique of institutionalized religion, emphasizing personal ethics over collective fanaticism.
Explores a range of cultures during the pilgrimage, broadening the traditional Crusader narrative.
Emphasizes strong, non-romantic bonds among young characters.

Limited or Absent

Could include more explicit LGBTQ+ identities or queer coding in the narrative.
Does not focus on neurodivergence or permanent disabilities as central character traits.
Relies on a modern protagonist to convey moral relativism rather than diverse character backgrounds.

Official Synopsis

Dolf a 15 year old boy is sent back in time by a timemachine. Accidentally he is sent back to the Middle Ages. He is rescued by children who are part of a childrens' crusade, on their way to rescue Jeruzalem. During the trip Dolf finds out the danger is not coming from outside the crusade, but from within.

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