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Richard the Lionheart: Rebellion

Richard the Lionheart: Rebellion

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2015

NR

Director

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.

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Category Breakdown

Does Richard the Lionheart: Rebellion have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story centers on dynastic warfare and family conflicts. There is no depiction of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Richard the Lionheart: Rebellion portray gender?

Fair

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.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Richard the Lionheart: Rebellion?

Limited

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.

How does Richard the Lionheart: Rebellion represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film uses Western historical epic clichés centered on monarchy and feudal loyalty. It does not critique Western institutions or include secular themes.

Does Richard the Lionheart: Rebellion include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative focuses on political and military conflict. No characters are shown dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Queen Eleanor plays a significant role in driving the central plot.
  • The film offers a focused exploration of high-stakes familial and political conflict.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
  • There is no visible inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • The film adheres to traditional, homogeneous depictions of medieval European history.

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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