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Mary and The Witch's Flower

Name: Mary and The Witch's Flower
Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi
Released: 2017
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

6.6/10

Good

2017

Director

Hiromasa Yonebayashi

Runtime

103 minutes

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The film stands out for its portrayal of female empowerment and individual autonomy. However, it lacks diversity in terms of LGBTQ+ representation and multi-ethnic characters. While it offers a compelling character-driven narrative, it remains culturally specific and does not address various forms of disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mary and The Witch's Flower have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex romantic relationships. The focus is mainly on familial bonds and friendships.

How does Mary and The Witch's Flower portray gender?

Good

Mary is a strong female lead who drives the story forward. The narrative challenges traditional power structures by highlighting women like Madam Mumble and Endora.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mary and The Witch's Flower?

Fair

The film features predominantly East Asian characters. It does not have a multi-ethnic cast and stays true to a specific cultural style.

How does Mary and The Witch's Flower represent religion and culture?

Good

The story criticizes authoritarian institutions through Mary's resistance against the magical system. It emphasizes personal bravery and individual choice over strict religious rules.

Does Mary and The Witch's Flower include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not prominently feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The plot centers on magical abilities rather than neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Empowering female protagonist at the center of the story.
Challenges traditional power structures led by men.
Engaging conversations between female characters.

Limited or Absent

No explicit LGBTQ+ identities or romantic dynamics.
Limited racial and ethnic diversity in the cast.
No characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Mary Smith, a young girl who lives with her great-aunt in the countryside, follows a mysterious cat into the nearby forest where she finds a strange flower and an old broom, none of which is as ordinary as it seems.

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