El Cid does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on traditional historical epic elements, including a prominent heterosexual romance and military conflicts, without any explicit or implicit queer representation.

The historical epic 'El Cid' (1961) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on 11th-century Spanish history, warfare, and the romance between Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar and Chimene, without incorporating any elements related to transgender identity.

The film is a historical epic set in 11th-century Spain, focusing on male knights and warriors. Female characters, such as Chimene and Queen Urraca, are central to the drama and political narrative but are not depicted engaging in direct physical combat against any opponents.

The film 'El Cid' (1961) portrays its historical and literary characters, such as Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar and Jimena, consistent with their established genders in source material and history. No major characters were depicted with a different gender than their canonical or historical representation.

The film depicts historical figures and groups from medieval Spain. Major characters like El Cid and Jimena, historically white, are portrayed by white actors. Moorish characters, historically non-white, are also depicted as such within the narrative, despite some being played by white actors. No character established as one race is portrayed on screen as a different race.