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A Wilful Princess

Name: A Wilful Princess
Director: Valentina Brumberg, Zinaida Brumberg
Released: 1969
Duration: 20 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

1969

Director

Valentina Brumberg, Zinaida Brumberg

Runtime

20 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Wilful Princess functions as a traditional moral fable rooted in folkloric storytelling. It employs a trickster archetype to dismantle the protagonist's hierarchical biases, offering a critique of class-based arrogance. While the film lacks modern multi-layered complexity, it achieves moderate engagement by temporarily subverting social hierarchies. The narrative resolves through a lesson that restores traditional social roles. Ultimately, the work serves primarily as a tool for character-driven didacticism rather than a deconstruction of systemic power.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Wilful Princess have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-straight relationships or identities. The story focuses solely on a traditional romantic resolution.

How does A Wilful Princess portray gender?

Fair

The princess demonstrates significant influence by mocking suitors, but her power is eventually redirected towards domestic duties through a male-led lesson.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Wilful Princess?

Limited

The narrative features typical folklore characters without any indication of diverse racial backgrounds or blending of cultures.

How does A Wilful Princess represent religion and culture?

Good

The story criticizes class-based elitism by portraying a beggar as a source of wisdom, challenging the perceived superiority of the monarchy.

Does A Wilful Princess include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of the portrayal of physical or neurological disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Critiques class-based elitism by elevating a underrepresented figure to a position of authority.
Provides the female protagonist with initial influence through her ability to reject suitors.
Uses social inversion to challenge rigid hierarchical structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of non-straight relationships or queer narratives.
The narrative arc ultimately reinforces traditional gender roles through a restorative lesson.
The story lacks evidence of diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.

Official Synopsis

The capricious princess mocks the grooms invited by her father, allowing her jester to humiliate their appearance. Angered by the behavior of his daughter, the king orders her to be married off to the first beggar who entered the city. By chance, the "beggar" turns out to be one of the knights rejected by the capricious woman - the prince, who teaches the princess a harsh lesson that changed her attitude towards life.

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