David Copperfield

The film strictly follows the social norms of Victorian England, where everyone is assumed to be straight and cisgender. Romantic storylines revolve around traditional courtship and do not include any LGBTQ+ identities or relationships.

Female characters are often portrayed as archetypes, such as the delicate 'child-wife' or the 'moral anchor.' They play important roles in the emotional storyline but mainly support the male protagonist's journey.

The cast is ethnically uniform, reflecting the production standards of 1935 and the Victorian setting. There is no significant representation of non-Anglo-Saxon identities.

The narrative highlights individual moral failures and the harshness of certain Victorian institutions. However, it focuses on personal virtue rather than critiquing broader societal structures.

The film delves into emotional trauma and the psychological impact of abuse. It does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities who have a significant role in driving the story.