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The Last Company

Name: The Last Company
Director: Curtis Bernhardt
Released: 1930
Duration: 79 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

1930

Director

Curtis Bernhardt

Runtime

79 minutes

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The Last Company is a traditional historical drama centered around the nationalist themes of early 20th-century European cinema. While it includes a notable female character who defies passive feminine stereotypes, the film remains focused on a narrow demographic and historical context. It avoids broader social diversities and maintains a strong emphasis on traditional values.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Last Company have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film is set during the Napoleonic Wars and does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

How does The Last Company portray gender?

Fair

The windmill owner's daughter actively participates in the military defense, challenging traditional feminine roles in historical dramas.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Last Company?

Limited

The film is set during the 1806 Prussian-French conflict and features a cast that reflects the homogeneous demographics of Central Europe.

How does The Last Company represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes themes of national pride and military duty, focusing on the values of Prussian nationalism and patriotism.

Does The Last Company include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters dealing with physical or neurological disabilities.

Present on Screen

The female lead actively participates in the military defense, showing courage and determination.
The film provides a detailed and historically accurate portrayal of the Prussian-French conflict.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, limiting the range of characters represented.
The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
There are no characters depicted with physical or neurological disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Following the Battle of Jena in 1806 as the French armies commanded by Napoleon overrun Prussia, a small detachment of Prussian troops take up position in a windmill and resolve fight to the last man to hold them off for as long as possible. Meanwhile, the windmill owner's daughter chooses to stay and fight alongside them.

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