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The Crusaders

Name: The Crusaders
Director: Dominique Othenin-Girard
Released: 2001
Duration: 194 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Minimal

2001

Director

Dominique Othenin-Girard

Runtime

194 minutes

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The Crusaders operates as a traditional historical adventure that upholds established hierarchies. The narrative structure centers on preserving religious and social structures rather than challenging them. Though the setting naturally includes ethnic diversity due to the conflict with the Saracens, the film adheres to conventional genre clichés. It lacks nuanced exploration of identity, focusing instead on the military campaign of three male friends. Overall, the film offers limited subversion of social or gendered norms and functions as a standard historical action drama typical of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Crusaders have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It emphasizes traditional male camaraderie in an eleventh-century setting.

How does The Crusaders portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around three male protagonists who exhibit strong masculine leadership. Female characters do not have significant roles or challenge traditional gender power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Crusaders?

Fair

The conflict between Crusaders and Saracens requires a diverse cast of European and Middle Eastern actors. However, the film may rely on familiar genre clichés and the clash-of-civilizations theme.

How does The Crusaders represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative highlights the religious obligations of Pope Urban II and the defense of Christian institutions. It portrays the crusade through the lens of historical duty rather than moral relativism.

Does The Crusaders include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The central conflict necessitates a diverse cast of European and Middle Eastern actors.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks significant women's ability to drive the story and relies heavily on masculine-centric leadership.
The narrative follows traditional religious frameworks without offering moral relativism or critique.
The storytelling relies on established archetypes rather than nuanced exploration of identity.

Official Synopsis

Towards the end of the eleventh century, Pope Urban II announces a crusade against the Saracens, who have occupied the holy city of Jerusalem. Three young friends Richard, Peter and Andrew set off to join the crusading army.

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