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Cracking the Shakespeare Code

Cracking the Shakespeare Code

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2016

Director

Jørgen Friberg

Runtime

125 minutes

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The documentary centers on a scholarly debate between two men about Shakespearean texts. Given its focus on the Western literary canon and British history, the perspective remains primarily Anglo-centric. The film adheres to a conventional investigative format and does not introduce diverse casting or narratives that challenge social hierarchies. Consequently, the production prioritizes historical scholarship over broad demographic representation, leading to a narrow social scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cracking the Shakespeare Code have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships.

How does Cracking the Shakespeare Code portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around two male scholars and lacks female involvement or challenges to traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cracking the Shakespeare Code?

Limited

The documentary focuses on a traditional Anglo-centric academic setting and does not feature a diverse cast.

How does Cracking the Shakespeare Code represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes Western intellectual traditions and historical preservation without critiquing Western institutions.

Does Cracking the Shakespeare Code include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a detailed exploration of historical cryptology and literary scholarship.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks female involvement and diverse perspectives.
  • The subject matter stays within a traditional Anglo-centric academic framework.
  • There is no representation of LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent identities.

Official Synopsis

Norwegian researcher Petter Amundsen claims to have deciphered a secret code hidden in legendary playwright William Shakespeare's works that reveals a map leading to the location of certain treasures. British Shakespearean scholar Robert Crumpton embarks on a mission to prove he is spectacularly wrong. (A remake of “Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth,” including new discoveries.)

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