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The Coronation of King Peter I of Serbia

The Coronation of King Peter I of Serbia

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1904

Director

Frank S. Mottershaw, Arnold Muir Wilson

Runtime

42 minutes

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This archival documentary serves as a historical record of the 1904 coronation of King Peter I. As a newsreel of a specific monarchical event, it naturally reflects the rigid social hierarchies and traditional structures of the early 20th century. The film documents the stability of existing institutions rather than challenging them. Consequently, the representation is limited to the homogeneous national identity and patriarchal norms of the time. While it offers a valuable ethnographic window into Balkan life, it lacks the diversity and varied perspectives found in modern cinema.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Coronation of King Peter I of Serbia have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. The formal state protocols of 1904 do not allow for any visibility of queer identities.

How does The Coronation of King Peter I of Serbia portray gender?

Limited

The film focuses on male-dominated military and state institutions. Women appear in traditional roles, supporting or observing everyday life in the streets.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Coronation of King Peter I of Serbia?

Fair

The film shows a relatively homogeneous ethnic landscape consistent with the Kingdom of Serbia in 1904. It lacks multicultural blending or diverse casting.

How does The Coronation of King Peter I of Serbia represent religion and culture?

Limited

The work upholds traditional European institutionalism and monarchical sanctity. It reinforces state power through religious and civic rituals without presenting secular critiques.

Does The Coronation of King Peter I of Serbia include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the ceremonial parades or street scenes.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a valuable historical perspective on early 20th-century Balkan identity and street life.
  • Offers an authentic ethnographic record of Serbian national pride and state ritual.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of diverse identities, such as LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities.
  • Reinforces traditional patriarchal structures and homogeneous ethnic landscapes through its focus on state institutions.

Official Synopsis

Belgradian parades and everyday street scenes.

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