
Richard the Lionheart
1992

Representation Score
Limited
2015
NRDirector
Stefano Milla
Runtime
96 minutes
Average Rating
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Richard the Lionheart: Rebellion is a traditional historical drama centered on the high-stakes familial conflicts of the 12th-century Anglo-French war. While it includes a prominent female character in Queen Eleanor, the film adheres to established period clichés and traditional structures of lineage. The production does not prioritize diverse representation, focusing instead on themes of sovereignty, kingship, and dynastic struggle, which mirror the homogeneous social hierarchies of the medieval era.
Category Breakdown
The story centers on dynastic warfare and family conflicts. There is no depiction of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.
Queen Eleanor plays a crucial role in the plot through her imprisonment. However, her influence is constrained by the era's male-dominated power structures.
Set in 12th-century England and France, the film follows traditional historical depictions. There is no indication of diverse ethnic groups within the medieval society.
The film uses Western historical epic clichés centered on monarchy and feudal loyalty. It does not critique Western institutions or include secular themes.
The narrative focuses on political and military conflict. No characters are shown dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
The year is 1173. England and France are at war. The destiny of the two great powers has never been so intertwined. As King Henry's wife, Queen Eleanor, is captured and imprisoned by the king himself, Richard and his brothers lead the fight against their father in a heartless war. Allegiances shift with each victory or defeat as the destinies of England and France keep swaying in a delicate balance.

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