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By the Cross

Name: By the Cross
Director: Nino Oxilia
Released: 1913
Duration: 49 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

1913

Director

Nino Oxilia

Runtime

49 minutes

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By the Cross is a traditional historical drama that reflects the conventions of its time. It upholds established cultural and religious hierarchies rather than challenging them. The storytelling follows the strict traditionalist conventions of the early 1910s. Due to the incomplete nature of the surviving reels, it is hard to fully assess the complexity of the themes. The work primarily serves as a historical reconstruction of Roman antiquity that emphasizes singular moral frameworks and conventional social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does By the Cross have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The surviving footage does not include any non-straight relationships or same-sex intimacy. The film sticks to the social norms typical of early 20th-century interpretations of Roman life.

How does By the Cross portray gender?

Limited

Women are shown in traditional roles from the time period. The footage does not show women challenging the patriarchal hierarchies of the era.

How racially and ethnically diverse is By the Cross?

Limited

The cast reflects a single European perspective rather than the diverse ethnic reality of the Roman Empire. There is no effort to include diverse backgrounds.

How does By the Cross represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story supports traditional religious institutions and hierarchies. It focuses on Christian themes without questioning them.

Does By the Cross include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Characters with disabilities are not central to the story.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear historical drama focused on the religious and power shifts of the Roman Empire.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse casting and does not represent the multi-ethnic reality of the Roman Empire.
Characters have limited control due to traditional patriarchal structures and conventional dramatic formulas.
The narrative supports existing religious and social hierarchies without providing diverse or critical perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A costume drama from Roman times. Three out of the original six reels survive.

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