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The Slipper and the Rose

Name: The Slipper and the Rose
Director: Bryan Forbes
Released: 1976
Duration: 146 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1976

Director

Bryan Forbes

Runtime

146 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Slipper and the Rose exemplifies traditional genre filmmaking. It relies on classical fairy tale clichés and romantic archetypes that support existing social hierarchies. The film’s narrative architecture upholds traditional power dynamics and gender roles without challenging them. Overall, the film lacks diverse representation, focusing instead on a homogeneous world.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Slipper and the Rose have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on heterosexual relationships, with no hints of LGBTQ+ identities. The story revolves around the romance between the Prince and Cinderella, without any queer undertones.

How does The Slipper and the Rose portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles are traditional, with the female character's actions centered around domestic life. The Prince drives the plot through his position as royalty.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Slipper and the Rose?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting a traditional European fantasy kingdom. There is no representation of diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does The Slipper and the Rose represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film upholds a traditional moral structure, celebrating an idealized royal monarchy without questioning existing class hierarchies.

Does The Slipper and the Rose include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions. The characters are idealized physical archetypes typical of the musical fantasy genre.

Present on Screen

The film effectively portrays a classic, idealized version of a royal monarchy and traditional fairy tale storytelling.

Limited or Absent

The narrative fails to engage with diverse identities, lacking representation for LGBTQ+ individuals and various ethnic groups.
The film reinforces traditional gender roles and social structures without exploring or subverting them.
There are no characters representing physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions.

Official Synopsis

Prince Edward wants to marry for love, but the King and court of the Kingdom of Euphrania are anxious for the Prince to wed no matter what. When the Prince meets Cinderella at a ball, he's sure she's the one, and when she loses her slipper upon exiting the dance, the Prince is determined to find and marry her.

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