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The Princess

Name: The Princess
Director: Le Van Kiet
Released: 2022
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2022

Director

Le Van Kiet

Runtime

94 minutes

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The film's primary accomplishment lies in its subversion of traditional gender roles. By portraying the female lead as a highly skilled warrior rather than a passive figure, it effectively challenges conventional feminine stereotypes within the fantasy genre. However, this strength is tempered by a lack of multi-layered depth. The narrative remains confined within the typical boundaries of action-fantasy, offering limited engagement with LGBTQ+ representation, disability visibility, or intentional racial diversity. Ultimately, while the film excels at shifting power dynamics through its protagonist, it misses opportunities to address broader social identities, resulting in a narrower representational scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Princess have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not prominently feature LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions. Character relationships revolve around traditional romantic conflicts and family protection rather than queer themes.

How does The Princess portray gender?

Excellent

The narrative challenges conventional gender roles by focusing on a female protagonist with superior martial skills. She acts as a warrior-protector rather than a passive object, subverting the damsel in distress cliché.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Princess?

Fair

While the main character is white, the supporting cast includes some visual diversity in a generic fantasy setting. However, the film does not make intentional efforts towards color-blind casting or exploring diverse identities.

How does The Princess represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines the fragility of monarchical authority through a violent coup. It emphasizes individual survival and rebellion against corrupt power structures rather than specific cultural critiques.

Does The Princess include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible or invisible disability, neurodivergence, or chronic illness represented within the primary character arcs or the ensemble.

Present on Screen

Challenges the 'damsel in distress' cliché by giving the female lead high levels of martial skill.
Features a protagonist who embodies a traditionally masculine role of warrior and protector.
Shifts the power dynamic from passive political object to active agent of survival.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender gender expressions.
Provides no visibility for disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic illness.
Misses opportunities for intentional color-blind casting or deeper racial diversity.

Official Synopsis

A beautiful, strong-willed young royal refuses to wed the cruel sociopath to whom she is betrothed and is kidnapped and locked in a remote tower of her father’s castle. With her scorned, vindictive suitor intent on taking her father’s throne, the princess must protect her family and save the kingdom.

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