In 18th century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his Native American friend Mani are sent by the King to the Gevaudan province to investigate the killings of hundreds by a mysterious beast.
In 18th century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his Native American friend Mani are sent by the King to the Gevaudan province to investigate the killings of hundreds by a mysterious beast.
The film's dominant themes align with left-leaning values through its central critique of a corrupt aristocratic elite exploiting the common people and its valorization of indigenous wisdom against European arrogance.
Brotherhood of the Wolf includes a significant non-white character who is portrayed positively and is integral to the plot. The narrative strongly critiques the corrupt elements of the traditional French aristocracy, with white male characters forming the core of the film's antagonists, thereby highlighting issues within established power structures.
The film critiques the corruption and hypocrisy of certain individuals within the Catholic Church's hierarchy and its entanglement with political power, rather than the faith itself. It presents sincere, virtuous Christian characters who embody positive values, offering nuance and distinguishing between genuine faith and its abuse.
Brotherhood of the Wolf does not include any explicit or implicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on historical mystery, action, and heterosexual romantic subplots, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film features several female characters, but none are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Their roles do not involve direct martial or hand-to-hand confrontations.
The film is a highly fictionalized account of a historical legend, introducing many original characters. No established historical figures or characters from prior canon are portrayed with a different gender than their original depiction or historical record.
The film introduces an original character, Mani, an Iroquois warrior, who was not established as a different race in prior canon or history. Other main characters are portrayed consistently with their historical or canonical race. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
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