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Assepoester: Een Modern Sprookje

Assepoester: Een Modern Sprookje

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2014

Director

Will Koopman

Runtime

68 minutes

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Assepoester: Een Modern Sprookje is a traditional retelling of the classic Cinderella story. It emphasizes preserving the traditional fairy tale structure over breaking down social norms. The film lacks complexity in how it addresses multiple aspects of identity. While it centers on a female protagonist, it does not challenge established gender or cultural hierarchies. Overall, the production seems to maintain the status quo of its source material without offering a diverse or disruptive perspective.

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Category Breakdown

Does Assepoester: Een Modern Sprookje have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional romantic storyline similar to the original fairy tale. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or individuals whose gender doesn't match their assigned sex at birth.

How does Assepoester: Een Modern Sprookje portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a female character following the Cinderella archetype. However, it does not clearly address or invert the dominance of male roles or structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Assepoester: Een Modern Sprookje?

Limited

The film features a largely homogeneous cast typical of Dutch films from this period. There is no evidence of actors being cast in roles traditionally played by others with different backgrounds.

How does Assepoester: Een Modern Sprookje represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows conventional Western narratives focused on social advancement and romantic fulfillment. It does not explore subversive cultural themes or perspectives.

Does Assepoester: Een Modern Sprookje include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The plot and cast do not include representations of neurodivergent or physically disabled individuals.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a modern take on the Cinderella story, centering on a female protagonist.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative does not include LGBTQ+ characters or those whose gender doesn't align with their assigned sex at birth.
  • There is limited racial and ethnic diversity among the cast.
  • The story does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • The film does not challenge traditional patriarchal structures or cultural hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Dutch modern re-telling of the famous fairytale Cinderella.

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