Pinocchio: A True Story

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight. It sticks to traditional characters without any clear representation of LGBTQ+ identities or stories.

Gender roles in the film follow traditional fairy-tale patterns. The Blue Fairy offers guidance, but the story emphasizes a patriarchal relationship where the son follows the father’s path.

The film’s setting is based on a homogeneous European style typical of Italian folklore. There is no indication of diverse casting or the use of non-human species to represent different ethnicities.

The story reinforces traditional values and singular morality. It emphasizes respect for authority and the importance of the parent-child relationship, presenting disobedience as a flaw to be corrected.

The main character is a non-biological wooden puppet, and the film does not explore themes of disability or neurodivergence through its characters.