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The Lost Prince

Name: The Lost Prince
Director: Michel Hazanavicius
Released: 2020
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2020

Director

Michel Hazanavicius

Runtime

101 minutes

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The Lost Prince is a period biographical drama that emphasizes psychological complexity over demographic diversity. Its main strength lies in its nuanced portrayal of mental health issues, moving beyond simplistic clichés to depict the intricate realities of the protagonist's struggles. However, the film's historical setting limits its diversity. Set in early 20th-century Europe, it focuses on a predominantly white, Anglo-Saxon context, lacking racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ diversity. Ultimately, while the film effectively humanizes psychological struggles, it operates within the traditional social hierarchies of its time without significantly challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Lost Prince have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the traditional social structures of early 20th-century European aristocracy, where everyone is assumed to be straight or cisgender. There is no depiction of same-sex relationships or non-cisgender gender identities.

How does The Lost Prince portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on traditional masculine roles and the internal struggles of a male protagonist. It does not challenge gender hierarchies or give much prominence to female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Lost Prince?

Minimal

The cast is primarily composed of white actors, reflecting the historical context of the Swedish monarchy. The film stays true to history without using actors of different backgrounds.

How does The Lost Prince represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative criticizes traditional Western institutions like the monarchy and medical systems. However, it does not provide a strong critique of these institutions from a secular or anti-capitalist perspective.

Does The Lost Prince include disability representation?

Good

The film explores mental health and psychological instability in depth. It portrays neurodivergence as a key aspect of the characters' experiences rather than just a plot device.

Present on Screen

Offers a meaningful and complex exploration of mental health and psychological instability.
Avoids 'inspiration porn' by focusing on the tragic and human reality of the protagonist's experience.
Provides a deep character study of an individual battling against rigid state and monarchical structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, staying within a historically white context.
Does not include representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
Maintains traditional gender hierarchies without challenging them or elevating women's ability to drive the story.

Official Synopsis

Djibi lives alone with Sofia, his 8-year-old daughter. Every night, he invents a story to put him to sleep. When Sofia falls asleep, these extraordinary stories come to life somewhere in an imaginary world inhabited by knights, pirates and other dragons. In this world that belongs only to them, Sofia is always the princess to save, and the brave Prince is none other than Djibi himself. But 3 years later, the entry of Sofia to the college will mark the end of her childhood. To the despair of her father, she no longer needs her stories at night. On the one hand, Djibi will have to accept that his daughter will grow up and move away from him. On the other hand, in the World of Stories, the Prince will have to face the most epic of all his adventures. Find your destiny in a world where it no longer has a place.

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