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DJ Cinderella

Name: DJ Cinderella
Director: Bruno Garotti
Released: 2019
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2019

Director

Bruno Garotti

Runtime

94 minutes

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DJ Cinderella updates the classic fairy tale by giving its protagonist contemporary interests and more influence over the story. Cintia is a music-loving, connected character rather than a passive domestic worker, which slightly challenges the traditional cliché. However, the film stays within the realm of conventional romantic comedy storytelling. The central conflict and resolution revolve around a traditional romantic relationship, limiting the exploration of diverse identities or broader social critiques. Ultimately, while the film moves away from the passivity of the original Cinderella, it lacks the range of representation needed to go beyond typical romantic clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does DJ Cinderella have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story follows a traditional romantic arc where a modern princess and a charming prince fall in love. It does not explore identities beyond being straight or cisgender.

How does DJ Cinderella portray gender?

Fair

Cintia is portrayed as a music-loving character with more influence over the story compared to the traditional archetype. However, her main goal is still finding a romantic partner.

How racially and ethnically diverse is DJ Cinderella?

Minimal

The story takes place in a modern city, but there is no information about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters. There are no specific details on the diversity of the cast.

How does DJ Cinderella represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film addresses family instability due to parental divorce. It functions as a contemporary romantic comedy without critiquing broader cultural or systemic issues.

Does DJ Cinderella include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. There is no representation of disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The protagonist is given more individual influence and contemporary interests compared to the traditional Cinderella archetype.
The story includes realistic themes of family instability through the depiction of parental divorce.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on a conventional romantic trajectory.
There is a lack of representation regarding racial, ethnic, or disability-related identities.
The film does not engage with broader systemic critiques or perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity.

Official Synopsis

Cintia is modern princess, she's connected, decided and loves music. This "pop" princess used to live with their parents in a huge castle with a nice view to the city. Every night she looked through the window and watch the view dreaming with a prince she didn't met yet. But one day her castle crumbles with everything around her, after her parents divorce she went to live with her aunt and stops believing in love. What she didn't knew was that there was a charming prince in her history, that wanted to break the ice around our modern day cinderella.

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