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Angelique and the King

Name: Angelique and the King
Director: Bernard Borderie
Released: 1966
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

1966

TV-MA

Director

Bernard Borderie

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Angélique and the King is a traditional historical adventure that centers on the power and grandeur of the French monarchy. While the film provides a strong female lead who navigates complex political waters, the narrative structure remains tethered to mid-century genre conventions. The film's approach to international characters serves the plot's conflict rather than offering nuanced cultural exploration. International characters are often framed through exoticized or villainous clichés common to mid-century cinema. Ultimately, the film prioritizes romanticized historical escapades over systemic deconstruction, leaning heavily on established clichés of the era.

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Category Breakdown

Does Angelique and the King have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses on heterosexual relationships and political tensions, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of traditional romantic structures.

How does Angelique and the King portray gender?

Fair

Angélique plays a significant role in driving the story as a diplomat, but the plot relies on the 'damsel in distress' cliché, where she is saved by a male counterpart.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Angelique and the King?

Fair

The film includes international elements like a Persian Ambassador and a Hungarian prince, but the Ambassador is framed through a villainous lens, potentially exoticizing the character.

How does Angelique and the King represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film celebrates the grandeur of the French monarchy and operates strictly within the traditional Western historical institutions, emphasizing royal hierarchies.

Does Angelique and the King include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed or used as plot devices within the narrative.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist, Angélique, plays a central role in diplomatic maneuvering.
The film introduces international characters, such as a Persian Ambassador and a Hungarian prince, providing some ethnic variety.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on the 'damsel in distress' cliché to resolve conflicts through male characters.
International characters risk being framed through exoticized or villainous clichés common to mid-century cinema.
The story adheres strictly to traditional Western hierarchies and heterosexual romantic structures.

Official Synopsis

Soon after her latest husband death, the King himself (Louis XIV) meets with our heroine and begs her to help convince the Persian Ambassador to agree to a treaty. However, what they didn't realize was that the handsome Persian was in fact a sexual sadist. So, it is up to the King's half- brother, some Hungarian prince, to save Angélique from the evil troll's clutches.

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