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Daisy Town

Daisy Town

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

1971

Director

René Goscinny, Morris

Runtime

71 minutes

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Daisy Town exemplifies traditional genre storytelling that upholds established social hierarchies. The narrative relies on well-known Western clichés where a singular hero maintains social order. The film reinforces classic archetypes through humor rather than challenging them. It adheres to the storytelling structures typical of its era and genre, offering limited representation for underrepresented identities or diverse viewpoints.

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Category Breakdown

Does Daisy Town have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The character interactions focus solely on heterosexual relationships and male-driven conflicts.

How does Daisy Town portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses primarily on male characters and their roles, while female characters have limited influence over the plot. The narrative is driven by male figures such as pioneers, outlaws, and the lawman.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Daisy Town?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white, with little racial diversity. The characters fit into standard period archetypes commonly found in Western genre films.

How does Daisy Town represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story upholds traditional institutions and emphasizes the importance of authority through the main character, Lucky Luke. It follows a conventional expansionist storyline without questioning societal structures.

Does Daisy Town include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no clear depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Character traits are defined by their comedic abilities or incompetence rather than any form of disability.

Present on Screen

  • The film serves as a foundational example of classic Franco-Belgian comic animation and slapstick comedy.
  • It effectively uses established Western genre archetypes to create a cohesive, recognizable narrative world.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities, neurodiversity, and physical disabilities.
  • The film relies on a heavily male-centric framework with minimal female influence.
  • The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, adhering to a homogeneous demographic scope.

Official Synopsis

When the members of a caravan of pioneers find a daisy growing in the middle of the desert they decide to stop there and to build their town on this very spot. Houses soon spring up like mushrooms, immediately followed by a bank, a saloon, a prison, etc. Daisy Town is born. Unfortunately a city does not go without its bad boys and the peaceful place is soon turned into a lawless place. To restore law and order, a lawman is needed. Lucky Luke, the cowboy who shoots faster than his shadow, will be this man: all the villains had better watch out!

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