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The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music

Name: The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music
Director: Richard Rich
Released: 2019
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2019

Director

Richard Rich

Runtime

82 minutes

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The film introduces ethnic diversity by including characters from Cathay, offering a fresh perspective beyond Western-centric fantasy settings. However, the narrative stays rooted in traditional structures, focusing on maintaining royal hierarchies and order. Female characters have ability to act but operate within established genre conventions. The absence of LGBTQ+ representation and the use of magic as a substitute for disability issues limit the film's diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't include any non-binary or LGBTQ+ characters or relationships. The story revolves around traditional fantasy elements like magical curses instead of exploring LGBTQ+ dynamics.

How does The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music portray gender?

Fair

Princess Odette and Princess Mei Li take active roles in initiating and leading quests. However, their roles fit within typical fantasy gender expectations within a royal structure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music?

Good

Prince Li and Princess Mei Li from Cathay bring diversity to the story, moving away from Western-centric fantasy archetypes. Their inclusion adds non-Anglo-Saxon characters to the cast.

How does The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional Western fantasy elements such as monarchy and royal celebrations. It upholds the stability of the current social order without challenging established norms.

Does The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music include disability representation?

Minimal

Chen's transformation into a dragon serves as a magical plot device. It doesn't explore physical or neurodivergent disabilities in a meaningful way.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of characters from Cathay brings ethnic diversity to the franchise.
Female protagonists like Odette and Mei Li lead and initiate quests.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth romantic relationships.
The narrative relies on traditional fantasy clichés that support existing social and royal hierarchies.
Magical curses are used as plot devices rather than meaningful representations of disability.

Official Synopsis

Princess Odette is hosting a music competition to celebrate Princess Alise's birthday. Prince Li of Cathay has entered, but his sister Princess Mei Li has stowed away on his ship to seek help from Odette and Derek for Chen, who has been cursed to live as a dragon. Who will win the music festival and will Chen ever be free from his curse?

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