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The Hobbit: The Return of the King of Cantal

The Hobbit: The Return of the King of Cantal

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2015

Director

Léo Pons

Runtime

65 minutes

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The film follows traditional adventure and fantasy archetypes, emphasizing classical storytelling over disrupting social hierarchies. Leadership roles are predominantly held by male characters, focusing on regional political conflicts. This results in a conventional portrayal of power and authority. Overall, the film lacks diverse or subversive character identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Hobbit: The Return of the King of Cantal have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly address non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities. The story focuses mainly on the geopolitical conflict between Cantal and Puy-de-Dôme.

How does The Hobbit: The Return of the King of Cantal portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers around a traditional male-dominated structure, featuring King Thorin and Gandalf. Women are not shown to have prominent roles or intellectual superiority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Hobbit: The Return of the King of Cantal?

Limited

The characters fit within a typical high-fantasy setting. There is no indication of a racially diverse cast or the use of actors from different backgrounds.

How does The Hobbit: The Return of the King of Cantal represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses a classic heroic quest framework centered on political loyalty. It explores power dynamics between villagers and regional lords through traditional feudal duties.

Does The Hobbit: The Return of the King of Cantal include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film delves into complex political alliances and shifting allegiances among regional leaders.
  • It employs a classic heroic quest framework that resonates with traditional fantasy themes.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth themes.
  • The story centers on a male-dominated hierarchy with limited female influence.
  • There is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity among the characters.

Official Synopsis

Cantal is attacked by Puy-de-Dôme. King Thorin cannot face them alone. Accompanied by Bilbon the Hobbit and Gandalf the Wizard, he must roam Cantal in search of allies. Will the villagers of Boisset come to their aid? Will the Lord of Marcolès rally behind their cause? And on which side does the Lord of Aurillac truly stand?

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