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The Vagabond King

Name: The Vagabond King
Director: Ludwig Berger
Released: 1930
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1930

Director

Ludwig Berger

Runtime

104 minutes

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The film is a product of its era, functioning as a romanticized historical adventure. It relies on traditional clichés of heroism and romantic pursuit, offering little complexity in representing multiple aspects of identity. While the 'vagabond' element introduces minor tension between the individual and the state, the film ultimately reinforces conventional social structures and romantic archetypes.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Vagabond King have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows strict assumptions about straight and cisgender relationships. There are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy.

How does The Vagabond King portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles follow traditional hierarchies. The male protagonist drives the action, while female characters mainly serve as romantic interests or objects of desire.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Vagabond King?

Minimal

The cast is homogeneous, reflecting the European medieval setting. The narrative lacks diverse ethnic identities or race-bent casting.

How does The Vagabond King represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores tensions between the monarchy and underrepresented vagabonds. However, this is framed as romanticized swashbuckling rather than a deep critique of class.

Does The Vagabond King include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no discernible depictions of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film explores the tension between established authority and underrepresented social groups.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse ethnic identities and non-cisgender gender representations.
Gender roles are limited to traditional hierarchies where women serve primarily as romantic interests.
There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The story takes place in medieval France. Poet-rogue Francois Villon, sentenced to hang by King Louis XI for writing derogatory verses about him, is offered a temporary reprieve. His hanging will be postponed for 24 hours, and in that time he must defeat the invading Burgundians and win the love of the beautiful Katherine.

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