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Battlecock!

Name: Battlecock!
Director: Ben Mallaby
Released: 2013
Duration: 9 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2013

Director

Ben Mallaby

Runtime

9 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Battlecock! follows a traditional rivalry-focused narrative between the Dukinson brothers and the Krullmuller sisters. While the film avoids passive female roles by making the sisters the main drivers, it sticks to conventional storytelling. The production lacks evidence of diverse identities and doesn't explore complex social themes. Female characters play a significant role in driving the story, but the lack of broader demographic representation limits the film's diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Battlecock! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't mention queer identities or non-straight relationships. It focuses on a rivalry between two groups.

How does Battlecock! portray gender?

Fair

The Krullmuller sisters take the lead in driving the conflict, showing strong women's ability to drive the story compared to passive roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Battlecock!?

Limited

The cast and story don't show a mix of different races or ethnicities. The narrative centers on family rivalries without considering multiple backgrounds.

How does Battlecock! represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot follows a typical revenge-based storyline without engaging with religious or cultural critiques.

Does Battlecock! include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The Krullmuller sisters are active leaders in the conflict rather than passive characters.
Female characters play key roles in the central conflict, giving them significant influence.

Limited or Absent

The film doesn't include LGBTQ+ identities or queer stories.
There is no diversity in race or ethnicity among the characters.
The narrative doesn't address disability or include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The Dukinson brothers have finally beaten their arch rivals, but the Krullmuller sisters are out for blood and revenge is a dish best served underarm.

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