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The Kiyosu Conference
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1.8/10
Minimal
2013
Director
Koki Mitani
Runtime
135 minutes
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The film stands out as a character-driven comedy that dismantles the mythos of the Sengoku period. By focusing on a committee meeting instead of grand conquests, it shifts the typical 'epic' weight of historical dramas. However, its progressive impact is constrained by its adherence to the patriarchal structures of its time. The narrative centers on the incompetence of men rather than the empowerment of women or broader characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Ultimately, while the film questions the tone of historical epics, it does not broaden the demographic range of its story.
Category Breakdown
Does The Kiyosu Conference have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or queer identities, staying true to the historical context of the Sengoku period.
How does The Kiyosu Conference portray gender?
The story is centered around male political figures and military commanders. Although it pokes fun at traditional masculinity, it does not give female characters much influence or ability to act.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Kiyosu Conference?
The cast is ethnically uniform, reflecting the historical context of 16th-century Japan. There is no indication of whitewashing or multi-ethnic casting.
How does The Kiyosu Conference represent religion and culture?
The film presents a modern perspective on history by focusing on political strategy rather than battlefield heroics. It challenges traditional romanticism through a humanistic lens.
Does The Kiyosu Conference include disability representation?
There is no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities among the main cast or central character arcs.
Present on Screen
- Challenges traditional historical epic clichés by emphasizing political bureaucracy and human flaws.
- Uses intricate dialogue and character interactions to dismantle the 'Great Man' theory of history.
- Offers a cynical, humanistic critique of power through comedic, situational ethics.
Limited or Absent
- Does not provide female characters with significant influence or ability to act.
- Does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender expressions.
- Does not depict characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
Official Synopsis
After the forced suicide of Nobunaga Oda at the Incident at Honnō-ji, powerful figures Katsuie Shibata, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, Nagahide Niwa and Tsuneoki Ikeda meet to decide on a successor. The conference would become Japan's first group made political decision. The meeting was known as the Kiyosu Kaigi.
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