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Sleeping Beauty

Name: Sleeping Beauty
Director: Adolfo Arrieta
Released: 2017
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2017

Director

Adolfo Arrieta

Runtime

82 minutes

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The film offers a progressive take on the fantasy genre by centering individual empowerment against monarchical constraints. It successfully disrupts traditional masculine roles by empowering female professionals. However, the narrative remains limited by a lack of visible LGBTQ+ identities and racial diversity. The absence of information about the ethnic makeup of the kingdoms prevents a more robust assessment of inclusion. Ultimately, while the film subverts traditional masculine roles, it lacks the specific character depth required to achieve a high diversity rating.

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Category Breakdown

Does Sleeping Beauty have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly depict same-sex relationships or non-cisgender identities. The protagonist pursues a romantic ideal, but there is no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge traditional norms.

How does Sleeping Beauty portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional gender roles by giving Prince Égon an emotional, non-martial hobby. The film also empowers Maggie Jerkins, a female professional, rather than a male figure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Sleeping Beauty?

Fair

The narrative does not provide specific details about the racial composition of the cast. There is no confirmed evidence of actively leading characters of diverse racial backgrounds.

How does Sleeping Beauty represent religion and culture?

Good

The film explores the tension between personal beliefs and institutional authority through the inclusion of a UNESCO archeologist who introduces academic inquiry that challenges the monarchy's rigid worldview.

Does Sleeping Beauty include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic illnesses in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional masculine roles by giving the prince an emotional, non-martial motivation.
Empowers female characters by placing professional ability to act in the hands of an archeologist.
Explores the tension between personal beliefs and institutional authority.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge traditional norms.
Provides no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the character cast.
Does not include characters representing disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

In the kingdom of Letonia, the young prince Égon spends his nights playing the drums. During the day, he only has one thing on his mind: finding Sleeping Beauty in the kingdom of Kentz and breaking the spell over her. But his father, the king, doesn’t believe in fairy tales, and is completely opposed to Égon’s dream. It’s Maggie Jerkins, an archeologist from Unesco, who will provide Egon with the opportunity to follow his heart.

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