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May the Lord Be With Us

Name: May the Lord Be With Us
Director: Zdeněk Jiráský
Released: 2018
Duration: 77 min

Representation Score

1.5/10

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2018

Director

Zdeněk Jiráský

Runtime

77 minutes

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This historical drama emphasizes a period-accurate reconstruction of the Thirty Years' War, focusing on the socio-political realities of the 17th century. The film centers on the geopolitical and religious conflicts of the era, adhering strictly to the historical context. By focusing on the established religious and state hierarchies, the film lacks the subversion of traditional norms or the inclusion of diverse identities. The emphasis remains on the macro-historical tensions of the Holy Roman Empire.

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Category Breakdown

Does May the Lord Be With Us have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses on the historical tensions between Catholic and Protestant states without exploring non-straight relationships.

How does May the Lord Be With Us portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on 17th-century political and religious conflicts, emphasizing male leadership and military roles while relegating women to domestic or courtly life.

How racially and ethnically diverse is May the Lord Be With Us?

Limited

Set within the Holy Roman Empire, the film focuses on local Bohemian and German tensions. It does not include non-European perspectives or actors from different racial backgrounds.

How does May the Lord Be With Us represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story delves into the intersection of state power and organized religion, treating Catholicism and Protestantism as the central forces of the time.

Does May the Lord Be With Us include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent characters in this historical drama.

Present on Screen

Provides a focused exploration of the religious and political tensions surrounding the Defenestration of Prague.
Maintains historical accuracy by adhering to the established socio-political hierarchies of the 17th century.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ characters and non-European perspectives.
The narrative structure relies heavily on traditional masculine hierarchies of power and warfare.
Offers little engagement with modern secular critiques or postmodern moral relativism.

Official Synopsis

The Defenestration of Prague, which took place on May 23, 1618, was the decisive historical moment that unleashed the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) between several Catholic and Protestant states and changed the course of European history forever. (Additionally released as a heavely edited historical documentary entitled The Defenestration of Prague, 85 min.)

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