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Lilly the Witch: The Dragon and the Magic Book

Name: Lilly the Witch: The Dragon and the Magic Book
Director: Stefan Ruzowitzky
Released: 2009
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2009

Director

Stefan Ruzowitzky

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Lilly the Witch successfully challenges traditional gender clichés by placing a young female protagonist in a position of primary power. This move shifts away from the common male-centric hero archetype found in the fantasy genre. However, the film lacks broader diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, and cultural backgrounds. It remains within a localized, traditional framework that does not engage with more complex social or identity-based themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lilly the Witch: The Dragon and the Magic Book have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses on a young girl and her magical dragon companion. There are no non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities represented, nor are there any critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Lilly the Witch: The Dragon and the Magic Book portray gender?

Good

Lilly challenges traditional fantasy clichés by being the main character with power. She uses her magic to overcome social and academic obstacles rather than remaining a passive figure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lilly the Witch: The Dragon and the Magic Book?

Limited

The film has a mostly white cast set in a typical modern environment. There is no indication of casting actors from diverse backgrounds or using metaphors to address ethnic diversity.

How does Lilly the Witch: The Dragon and the Magic Book represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes childhood wonder and friendship. It follows a conventional moral framework focused on growth and development rather than critiquing Western religious or cultural institutions.

Does Lilly the Witch: The Dragon and the Magic Book include disability representation?

Minimal

No visible or invisible disabilities are shown as central to the characters' stories. The narrative does not give real power to characters with disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film challenges traditional gender clichés by giving a young girl central power and magical abilities.
Lilly is an active protagonist who uses her skills to handle her own social challenges.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, appearing relatively homogeneous.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary characters.
The story does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Lilly was a normal girl with a healthy sense of adventure. That is, until she finds a magical book, complete with a funny little dragon, "Hector". With the help of her new friend and the book, Lilly has the ability to time-travel and truly satisfy her adventure- lust!.

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