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The Name of the Rose

Name: The Name of the Rose
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Released: 1986
Duration: 130 min

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

1986

Director

Jean-Jacques Annaud

Runtime

130 minutes

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The film highlights a contrast between its lack of diversity and its intellectually progressive themes. Though it doesn't offer much racial or gender diversity, it excels in challenging oppressive institutions. Its strength lies in exploring hidden identities and critiquing religious dominance. However, the historical context confines the story to a male-dominated society, limiting broader social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Name of the Rose have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film uses hints of same-sex attraction as a key part of its mystery. These feelings fuel tension and conflicts within the monastery.

How does The Name of the Rose portray gender?

Limited

The story is dominated by a male-run monastic system where women have little influence. Female characters are mostly side characters or victims, like the peasant girl.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Name of the Rose?

Minimal

The cast is nearly all white, reflecting a Western European population. There are no significant roles for non-white characters.

How does The Name of the Rose represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film offers a strong critique of the Church and the Inquisition, showing these institutions as strict and oppressive rather than moral guides.

Does The Name of the Rose include disability representation?

Limited

Characters with physical or mental issues are used mainly as plot devices or symbols of the harsh realities of the time. These characters lack meaningful roles.

Present on Screen

Uses subtle hints of same-sex attraction to build the central mystery and tension.
Effectively criticizes institutional dogma and the oppressive nature of the Inquisition.
Shows individual questioning and empirical thinking against systemic control.

Limited or Absent

Almost no female characters have significant roles or influence in the story.
No racial or ethnic diversity, keeping the cast overwhelmingly white.
Characters with physical or mental issues are used mainly as plot devices without substantial roles.

Official Synopsis

14th-century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To solve the crimes, William must rise up against the Church's authority and fight the shadowy conspiracy of monastery monks using only his intelligence; which is considerable.

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