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The Crown and the Dragon

The Crown and the Dragon

Representation Score

7.5/10

Good

2013

NR

Director

Anne K. Black

Runtime

91 minutes

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The film offers a moderate departure from patriarchal adventure clichés by centering its narrative on women's ability to drive the story. Elenn and her aunt drive the mission, shifting the focus of leadership toward women. However, the work remains largely within the bounds of standard genre conventions. The fantasy setting appears traditionally European-coded, and there is no evidence of significant racial or multi-layered complexity. Ultimately, while the gender representation is a clear strength, the film lacks specific indicators of LGBTQ+ or disability representation, resulting in a middle-of-the-road diversity profile.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Crown and the Dragon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly mention LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. There is no specific evidence of identity-specific dialogue or romantic pairings, so the representation remains neutral.

How does The Crown and the Dragon portray gender?

Good

The story centers on a young noblewoman named Elenn, who leads a high-stakes mission. This female-led expedition disrupts traditional masculine-centric adventure clichés by placing leadership in women's hands.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Crown and the Dragon?

Fair

The setting appears to follow traditional European-coded fantasy conventions. While the cast includes diverse names, the narrative does not confirm a non-white majority or a subversion of racial hierarchies.

How does The Crown and the Dragon represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot explores legitimacy and power transitions through a secret coronation. However, it is unclear if the film critiques specific institutions or promotes particular secular or anti-capitalist ideologies.

Does The Crown and the Dragon include disability representation?

Fair

There is no information regarding the portrayal of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. The character arcs and plot summary do not address these themes.

Present on Screen

  • The film centers women's ability to drive the story through a protagonist navigating high-stakes geopolitical and mythological challenges.
  • The inclusion of a female-led expedition disrupts traditional masculine-centric adventure clichés.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative appears to follow standard European-coded fantasy conventions without significant racial subversion.
  • There is a lack of visible representation regarding LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent and physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In a war-torn country that is plagued by a vicious dragon, Elenn, an arrogant, young noblewoman, accompanies her aunt on a mission to bring an ancient relic to the secret coronation of the rightful king.

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