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Almost King

Name: Almost King
Director: Bořivoj Zeman
Released: 1977
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

1977

Director

Bořivoj Zeman

Runtime

86 minutes

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Almost King is a traditional folk narrative that preserves regional storytelling and classical archetypes. It focuses on cultural folklore rather than progressive social commentary. While the film slightly disrupts class hierarchies by featuring a clever commoner, it remains aligned with the conventional social and gender structures of its time. The emphasis is on traditional fairy tale clichés. The production reflects the demographic and social norms of 1970s Czech cinema, focusing on local folklore rather than diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Almost King have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows traditional romantic structures common in 1970s fairy tales. It does not include any non-straight relationships or queer narratives.

How does Almost King portray gender?

Fair

Honza challenges the 'stupid peasant' stereotype by being clever and brave. However, the story still relies on traditional gender roles like the heroic male and the passive princess.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Almost King?

Limited

The film focuses on local Czech folklore and reflects the singular ethnic identity of its time. It does not offer diverse cultural representation.

How does Almost King represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes personal virtue and kindness over inherited status. Success is based on having a good heart rather than noble birth or systemic power.

Does Almost King include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this film.

Present on Screen

Challenges class-based expectations by showing a clever and brave protagonist instead of a 'stupid peasant'.
Promotes a moral framework where kindness and merit are valued over inherited aristocratic status.

Limited or Absent

Relies on traditional gender roles such as the heroic male and passive female archetypes.
Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, staying culturally homogeneous within its regional folklore context.
Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent and physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A fairy tale about how those who have a heart and are not stingy will not fail. The most popular hero of Czech fairy tales, besides the brave prince and the beautiful princess, is undoubtedly Honza, who is often not stupid at all, but on the contrary brave, clever, handsome and cheerful.

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