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The Kingdom of Var

The Kingdom of Var

Representation Score

4.6/10

Fair

2019

Director

Nicholas Kleban

Runtime

81 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Kingdom of Var adheres to traditional horror and fantasy clichés, focusing on psychological descent and occult dread rather than exploring identity or social commentary. While Sonja, the female protagonist, drives the central plot, the narrative leans heavily on conventional gender power dynamics and victimhood clichés. The absence of visible LGBTQ+ or non-white representation suggests adherence to genre standards without diverse inclusion. Themes of insanity and socio-economic archetypes reinforce genre-driven tension over nuanced social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Kingdom of Var have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly include non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships. The story centers on a protagonist's supernatural battle with a demonic force.

How does The Kingdom of Var portray gender?

Fair

Sonja, the main character, drives the plot with her actions. However, her relationship with an abusive boyfriend suggests a reliance on traditional gender power dynamics and victimhood clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Kingdom of Var?

Limited

The cast and storyline do not indicate a predominantly non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon population. The narrative follows typical genre conventions without visible ethnic diversity.

How does The Kingdom of Var represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes revolve around occult practices and cults rather than systemic critiques. Characters like 'hillbilly' and 'homeless woman' risk reinforcing socio-economic stereotypes.

Does The Kingdom of Var include disability representation?

Limited

Insanity is referenced as a theme, serving primarily as a plot device for horror tension rather than a nuanced depiction of mental health issues.

Present on Screen

  • The film features a female protagonist who drives the central plot through her summoning of the demon.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative relies on traditional gender power dynamics and victimhood clichés.
  • The use of archetypes like 'hillbilly' may reinforce socio-economic stereotypes.
  • Mental health is used primarily as a horror plot device rather than a nuanced depiction.
  • There is a lack of visible LGBTQ+ or non-white representation within the cast and story.

Official Synopsis

College student Sonja summons the demonic sorcerer Var after viewing a 500-year-old film containing his spirit.

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