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The Little Alien

Name: The Little Alien
Director: Amalie Næsby Fick
Released: 2022
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2022

Director

Amalie Næsby Fick

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film is a conventional animated adventure that emphasizes interpersonal connections and cosmic wonder. It follows a typical genre structure centered around a child and an older neighbor. While the story avoids harmful stereotypes, it does not intentionally address characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The narrative focuses on curiosity and the unknown without challenging systemic social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Little Alien have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story highlights a friendship between Allan and Helge without any indication of LGBTQ+ relationships or non-straight relationships.

How does The Little Alien portray gender?

Fair

The movie centers around male characters and follows a traditional male-centric adventure storyline. It does not challenge traditional gender roles or masculine stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Little Alien?

Limited

Set in a primarily Danish context, the film does not feature diverse casting or use non-human characters to represent racial issues.

How does The Little Alien represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film focuses on the theme of scientific discovery and curiosity through space exploration. It emphasizes community-based social structures without directly addressing Western cultural institutions.

Does The Little Alien include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or sensory impairments in the film.

Present on Screen

Avoids harmful stereotypes.
Focuses on positive themes of curiosity and scientific discovery.
Highlights meaningful friendships and mentorship.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
Relies on traditional, male-centric adventure clichés.
Does not actively challenge social norms or hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

It's the summer holiday, and Little Allan is home alone. But his older neighbor Helge will take care of him. Helge is fascinated by space, and it doesn't take long before Little Allan is pulled into Helge's plan to get in contact with aliens.

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