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Lucrèce Borgia

Name: Lucrèce Borgia
Director: Christian-Jaque
Released: 1953
Duration: 120 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

1953

Not Rated

Director

Christian-Jaque

Runtime

120 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Christian-Jaque’s historical drama is rooted in its time, adhering to traditional views on race and sexuality. The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or racial diversity, maintaining an ethnically homogeneous cast. However, the film gains depth through its critique of institutional power. By presenting the Papacy as a site of systemic corruption, the story moves beyond simplistic moral judgments. Ultimately, the film balances a rigid social structure with a nuanced exploration of how individuals navigate corrupt political and religious hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lucrèce Borgia have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional structures typical of 1950s period dramas, focusing on family duties and romantic conflicts rather than diverse gender identities.

How does Lucrèce Borgia portray gender?

Fair

Lucrezia is portrayed as both a political tool and someone with personal ability to act. Though she often submits to male authority, her secret relationship allows her to challenge existing power structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lucrèce Borgia?

Minimal

The cast is ethnically homogeneous, reflecting both the 16th-century Italian setting and mid-century European cinematic conventions. There is no evidence of diverse racial representation.

How does Lucrèce Borgia represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques the Papacy by showing the intersection of religious authority and corruption. It questions the Church's moral standing through a lens of moral relativism.

Does Lucrèce Borgia include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Critiques religious and political authority in a sophisticated manner.
Explores the tension between personal desires and institutional power.
Provides a nuanced depiction of moral relativism within historical contexts.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming gender characters.
Maintains an ethnically homogeneous cast with no racial diversity.
Operates within traditional patriarchal structures regarding gendered power dynamics.

Official Synopsis

In the early 16th century, Italy is ruled by the powerful Borgia family, led by César Borgia and his sister Lucrèce. In a ruthless power play, César plots to have his sister’s husband murdered. But without her brother’s knowledge, Lucrèce has taken a strong lover who will challenge the Borgias.

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