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The Execution of Joan of Arc

Name: The Execution of Joan of Arc
Director: Louis Lumière
Released: 1898
Duration: 1 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

1898

Director

Louis Lumière

Runtime

1 minutes

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This foundational historical reenactment prioritizes the documentation of a specific religious event over challenging conventional identity-based expectations. While it centers on a powerful female figure, the narrative reinforces the patriarchal hierarchies of the era. The film adheres to the social and institutional structures of its time, functioning as a traditional depiction of martyrdom.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Execution of Joan of Arc have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or dynamics that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The narrative focuses solely on the historical martyrdom of a religious figure.

How does The Execution of Joan of Arc portray gender?

Fair

Joan of Arc serves as a strong female protagonist with significant influence over the story. However, the tension arises from her subjugation to a male-dominated church and legal system.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Execution of Joan of Arc?

Minimal

The casting is uniform, featuring a white European cast to depict this specific moment in French history. There is no indication of racial blending or color-blind casting.

How does The Execution of Joan of Arc represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film documents the historical exercise of power by the Church and State. It emphasizes religious martyrdom and traditional ecclesiastical structures without challenging Western institutions.

Does The Execution of Joan of Arc include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

The film features a female protagonist who plays a significant role in driving the story.
It offers a historically focused depiction of a major religious and cultural event.

Limited or Absent

The casting is homogeneous and lacks racial or ethnic diversity.
The narrative reinforces traditional patriarchal and ecclesiastical power structures.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Staging of the title event.

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