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The Broken Crown

Name: The Broken Crown
Director: Jordi Frades
Released: 2016
Duration: 113 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2016

Director

Jordi Frades

Runtime

113 minutes

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The film serves as a character study of a powerful female protagonist whose psychological state dictates the stability of an empire. By making her the main driver of the plot, the narrative challenges traditional historical hierarchies. However, the work remains largely confined to the conventions of the historical drama genre. It lacks broader engagement with diverse social perspectives, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ visibility and racial representation. Ultimately, while the film elevates a female protagonist, it operates within a framework that prioritizes established European power structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Broken Crown have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does The Broken Crown portray gender?

Good

The movie focuses on a female character whose intelligence and mental state determine the fate of an empire. This breaks the usual pattern of relegating women to passive roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Broken Crown?

Limited

Set in imperial Spain, the social dynamics likely reflect the era's specific power structures. The historical context suggests a focus on established European hierarchies.

How does The Broken Crown represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores themes of ambition and power within state institutions. It is unclear if the film critiques Western institutions or promotes secularism.

Does The Broken Crown include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film centers a female protagonist as the primary driver of the plot.
It disrupts historical clichés by emphasizing female intellect and psychological ability to act.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks evidence of LGBTQ+ visibility or non-straight/non-cisgender identities.
There is no visible representation of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The focus on imperial Spain suggests a limited scope for racial and ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

In a Spain consumed by ambition and power, the future of an empire depends of the mind state of a single woman.

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