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Double King

Name: Double King
Director: Felix Colgrave
Released: 2017
Duration: 10 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2017

16+

Director

Felix Colgrave

Runtime

10 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Double King is a surrealist animated short that focuses on abstract storytelling rather than human-centric identity. Since the characters are non-human, stylized creatures, traditional demographic metrics like race, sexuality, and disability are not relevant. However, the film offers substantial thematic depth. It dismantles traditional hierarchies and criticizes the pursuit of wealth and status through its protagonist's cycle of greed. This provides a postmodern skepticism of authority that goes beyond simple identity politics. Ultimately, the low score reflects a lack of human-based representation rather than a lack of narrative substance. The film succeeds as a political allegory while remaining demographically neutral.

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Category Breakdown

Does Double King have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film features abstract, non-human entities that don't have a clear sexual orientation. There is no indication of queer identity or non-traditional gender expressions in the story.

How does Double King portray gender?

Fair

Characters are gender-ambiguous or non-gendered. By removing typical markers of masculinity and femininity, the film challenges conventional gender roles in leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Double King?

Minimal

The setting is a surreal world with abstract creatures. There are no human racial or ethnic identifiers in the character designs or world-building.

How does Double King represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story critiques traditional power structures and status. The protagonist's quest for crowns symbolizes the corrupting influence of authority and materialism.

Does Double King include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are designed for surreal movement rather than reflecting human physiological conditions.

Present on Screen

The film provides a deep critique of traditional power structures and the pursuit of status.
It successfully challenges conventional gender roles by using gender-ambiguous characters.
The narrative offers a powerful allegory about the corrupting nature of authority and greed.

Limited or Absent

The absence of human-centric identity markers leads to low scores for traditional demographic representation.
There is no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
The film lacks any engagement with human racial or ethnic identifiers.

Official Synopsis

A king steals crowns from various other rulers.

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