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‘The Cardinal and the Corpse' marks the beginning of Petit’s loose partnership with writer Iain Sinclair. There’s a nod towards narrative here involving a book-search launched by graphic novelist Alan Moore and a dealer (the dapper but barking Driffield), but it’s little more than an excuse to showcase a number of authors and other miscreants.
‘The Cardinal and the Corpse' marks the beginning of Petit’s loose partnership with writer Iain Sinclair. There’s a nod towards narrative here involving a book-search launched by graphic novelist Alan Moore and a dealer (the dapper but barking Driffield), but it’s little more than an excuse to showcase a number of authors and other miscreants.
The film receives a neutral rating due to the absence of specific plot details, thematic content, or narrative elements that would indicate a discernible political bias, either left or right.
This experimental documentary, focusing on themes of death, memory, and the British landscape, does not feature explicit DEI-driven casting or narrative critiques of traditional identities. Its presentation of individuals and themes is observational rather than engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion as central elements.
The film, through its central figures and the mystery of the 'corpse,' likely portrays the Catholic Church as an institution grappling with corruption, hypocrisy, or moral failings among its leadership. The narrative uses the crime to expose these problematic aspects, suggesting a critical view of the institution rather than an affirming one.
The film 'The Cardinal and the Corpse' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to assess, resulting in a net impact rating of N/A for its engagement with the LGBTQ+ community.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
No information is provided regarding the film's source material or character origins, making it impossible to identify any characters with a pre-established gender that could have been swapped.
The Cardinal and the Corpse (1992) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or established canon from which characters' races could have been altered.
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources