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Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu

Name: Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu
Director: Daisuke Itō
Released: 1965
Duration: 143 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

1965

Director

Daisuke Itō

Runtime

143 minutes

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Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu is a traditional historical drama that prioritizes period authenticity over social subversion. The narrative centers on the survival of a clan and the personal costs of political maneuvering in feudal Japan. While the film touches on female endurance and the cruelty of systemic power, it lacks multi-layered complexity. It operates within the established frameworks of the era rather than deconstructing them. Ultimately, the film is a study of historical structures and the endurance of the family unit under extreme political duress.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities. Instead, it focuses on the traditional clan lineage and the political dynamics of the Sengoku period.

How does Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu portray gender?

Fair

The story highlights a mother's resilience in the face of political upheaval. However, it is unclear whether female characters have true ability to act or remain passive victims of feudal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu?

Fair

Set in 16th-century Japan, the film depicts a historically homogeneous environment. It adheres to the historical reality of the setting rather than using modern casting trends.

How does Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film explores the tension between family stability and oppressive state requirements. It critiques the cruelty of political institutions through the lens of a child taken as a hostage.

Does Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent characters in this production.

Present on Screen

Highlights the resilience of women in a patriarchal feudal society.
Critiques the inherent cruelty of traditional political institutions.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Does not explore the ability to act or roles of female characters beyond their struggles.
Does not depict characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In turbulent 16th-century Japan, the leaders of a minor fief have their child taken from them as a political hostage. His mother and his clan endure years of tribulations until he can return.

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