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Faeries

Name: Faeries
Director: Lee Mishkin
Released: 1981
Duration: 30 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1981

Not Rated

Director

Lee Mishkin

Runtime

30 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Faeries (1981) follows a standard hero’s journey rooted in classical folklore. The plot centers on a king, a shadow, and a young hunter, prioritizing mythic clichés over social exploration. The film adheres to traditionalist fantasy storytelling. It lacks the thematic depth required to deconstruct social hierarchies or present multi-layered representation. Ultimately, the work functions as a conventional genre piece that reinforces established narrative structures rather than disrupting them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Faeries have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-straight or non-cisgender identities. There are no visible critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Faeries portray gender?

Limited

The story relies on traditional archetypes like the King and the Hunter. It lacks subversion of gendered hierarchies or depictions of weak masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Faeries?

Limited

The high-fantasy setting defaults to conventional genre clichés. Without specific casting details, the ensemble appears to lean toward historical homogeneity.

How does Faeries represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative operates within the framework of Western folklore and morality. It reinforces the stability of a kingdom rather than challenging institutions.

Does Faeries include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are identified in the story.

Present on Screen

The film utilizes established, recognizable folklore structures and classical mythic archetypes.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives that assume everyone is straight or cisgender.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the character ensemble.
The story fails to include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
The film does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or explore diverse cultural themes.

Official Synopsis

The king of the faeries sends for a young hunter after his shadow escapes and threatens his kingdom.

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