You are here:

The Legion

Name: The Legion
Director: Jose Magan
Released: 2020
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2020

Director

Jose Magan

Runtime

96 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

The Legion operates as a conventional historical action-adventure. It avoids the homogeneity of Western-centric period pieces by using a diverse cast and a non-European setting. However, it does not actively challenge traditional hierarchies or center underrepresented identities. Diversity in the film appears as a natural result of its historical setting rather than a deliberate effort to include multiple aspects of identity. The narrative follows a standard hero's journey focused on external military threats, leaving little room for nuanced explorations of identity or systemic social critique.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does The Legion have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional historical framework without any depiction of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does The Legion portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around masculine-coded military duties, with a woman appearing mainly as a character needing rescue rather than having a significant role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Legion?

Fair

The setting and casting offer moderate diversity, incorporating various ethnic identities and disrupting a purely Anglo-centric historical lens.

How does The Legion represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores religious tensions through an early Christian character, but the narrative remains centered on ancient warfare and imperial struggles.

Does The Legion include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not portray characters navigating neurodivergence or physical disabilities with ability to act; physical trauma is used primarily as an environmental pressure for the mission.

Present on Screen

The historical setting in Armenia naturally incorporates a variety of ethnic identities.
The ensemble cast includes diverse actors, moving beyond a purely Anglo-centric perspective.
The inclusion of an early Christian character provides insight into period religious shifts.

Limited or Absent

Female characters lack significant roles and mostly serve as plot devices.
The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth experiences.
Disability is treated as a source of environmental tension rather than a nuanced character trait.

Official Synopsis

Noreno, a half-Roman, is entrusted with the mission of crossing the snowy mountains of Armenia, swarming with Parthian patrols, to seek help for his slowly dying men.

How are these scores produced? →