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The King

Name: The King
Director: Giovanni Columbu
Released: 2013
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2013

Director

Giovanni Columbu

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Giovanni Columbu’s portrayal of the Passion of Christ emphasizes a raw, ethnographic style over commercial polish. Utilizing an amateur cast and the natural landscapes of Sardinia, the film captures a unique sense of regional authenticity, diverging from typical Hollywood biblical epics. However, the narrative structure is heavily influenced by traditional Western religious institutions, limiting its scope for modern social representation. Despite this, the film excels in its naturalist storytelling and local identity, presenting a traditionalist interpretation of fundamental Christian texts.

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Category Breakdown

Does The King have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional religious teachings and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories.

How does The King portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on male figures and traditional religious leadership roles. Women are present but their roles reinforce traditional gender norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The King?

Fair

Using a local, amateur cast in Sardinia adds ethnic authenticity. However, the historical context restricts the possibility of diverse or multi-layered representation.

How does The King represent religion and culture?

Minimal

Adapting the Gospels, the film emphasizes traditional Christian values and Western cultural norms. It does not challenge these established ideas.

Does The King include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it use such characters as part of the plot.

Present on Screen

Uses an amateur, local cast to provide ethnic and regional authenticity.
Minimalist, naturalist approach avoids the artificiality of commercialized religious epics.
Sardinian setting enhances the historical atmosphere, free from modern influences.

Limited or Absent

Narrative structure reinforces traditional patriarchal hierarchies and gender roles.
Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or stories.
No visible characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Transposing the story of the Passion of Jesus to Sardinia, Su Re draws for the very first time on the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John together. Giovanni Columbu's distinct view is shot in a landscape unaffected by modernity and played out by an amateur cast, offering still new insights into the life of Christ.

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