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Dragon Princess

Name: Dragon Princess
Director: Anthony Roux, Jean-Jacques Denis
Released: 2021
Duration: 74 min

Representation Score

7.9/10

Good

2021

Director

Anthony Roux, Jean-Jacques Denis

Runtime

74 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dragon Princess uses fantasy clichés to explore themes of displacement and the subversion of traditional authority. By centering on a female lead navigating patriarchal pressures, the film disrupts conventional hero's journey expectations. The narrative structure leans toward moderate representation. It uses non-human species to mirror the experiences of underrepresented groups and explores the instability of traditional family structures. However, the film lacks explicit markers reflecting multiple aspects of identity. While it addresses gender and outsider dynamics, it does not provide specific data regarding LGBTQ+ or disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dragon Princess have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit mentions of LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The story focuses on the protagonist's journey through a fantasy landscape.

How does Dragon Princess portray gender?

Good

The female protagonist, Bristle, drives the story after being abandoned by her father. Her journey through the 'world of men' shifts control away from male authority figures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dragon Princess?

Fair

Dragons are used as a primary species to represent 'otherness,' exploring the dynamics between the dragon family and the human world.

How does Dragon Princess represent religion and culture?

Good

The plot critiques traditional power structures through a father's predatory behavior. It challenges the stability of traditional family structures and authority-based morality.

Does Dragon Princess include disability representation?

Fair

There is no evidence of the depiction of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions within the story.

Present on Screen

Centers a female protagonist who gains control after a patriarchal transaction.
Uses non-human species as a metaphor for the experience of 'otherness.'
Critiques traditional power structures and predatory familial authority.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
Absence of visible disability representation or neurodivergent characters.
Limited depth beyond the central gender-based conflict.

Official Synopsis

Bristle is a little girl raised by dragons, but when her father, Dragon, has to pay the Sorcerog using his second most valuable asset, he offers her Bristle – throwing her into an infinite sadness and forcing her to flee the family cave. Bristle then embarks on a journey to discover the world of men.

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