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Anna Boleyn

Name: Anna Boleyn
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Released: 1920
Duration: 118 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1920

Not Rated

Director

Ernst Lubitsch

Runtime

118 minutes

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Lubitsch’s historical drama reflects the demographic and social norms of the 1920s. The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and racial diversity, focusing on a homogeneous European cast to maintain historical accuracy. However, the film excels in its portrayal of gender. By highlighting Anne Boleyn as a catalyst for systemic change, the narrative challenges the notion of women being merely passive figures in history. Ultimately, while the film is constrained by its period-specific social norms, it offers a nuanced exploration of how female influence can disrupt established male authority.

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Category Breakdown

Does Anna Boleyn have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional structure that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender. There are no depictions of same-sex relationships or non-binary identities.

How does Anna Boleyn portray gender?

Fair

Anne Boleyn is shown as a smart and influential political player rather than a passive figure. She uses her intelligence and influence to navigate and manipulate the patriarchal system.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Anna Boleyn?

Minimal

The casting is uniform, featuring a white European cast. The production aims to recreate the specific ethnic makeup of the Tudor court.

How does Anna Boleyn represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story delves into the tension between the monarchy and the Catholic Church. It shows how institutional authority was challenged during the English Reformation.

Does Anna Boleyn include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities featured in the narrative. Disability is not used as a theme or plot point.

Present on Screen

The film presents a sophisticated portrayal of women's ability to drive the story, showing Anne Boleyn as a strategic political player.
The narrative examines complex religious and institutional conflicts during the English Reformation.

Limited or Absent

The production lacks racial and ethnic diversity, using a strictly homogeneous white cast.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The story of the ill-fated second wife of the English king Henry VIII, whose marriage to the Henry led to momentous political and religious turmoil in England.

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