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Dragon Girl

Name: Dragon Girl
Director: Katarina Launing
Released: 2020
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2020

Director

Katarina Launing

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dragon Girl centers its narrative around a young female protagonist, giving her a leading role in a fantasy setting. By making a young girl the primary driver of the adventure, the film avoids typical male-centric clichés. The film also critiques established social norms by deconstructing traditional Christmas celebrations, offering a unique narrative framework that moves away from standard holiday clichés. However, the film lacks depth in other areas of diversity, such as racial, LGBTQ+, or disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dragon Girl have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. It focuses solely on the relationship between a child and a dragon.

How does Dragon Girl portray gender?

Fair

Sara, a nine-year-old girl, is the main character. She plays a significant role in driving the story forward by managing a powerful dragon.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dragon Girl?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The film's setting and character backgrounds are not specified.

How does Dragon Girl represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges traditional Western holiday structures by disrupting Christmas. This approach reimagines seasonal rituals through a fantasy lens.

Does Dragon Girl include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any neurodivergent characters or individuals with physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film empowers a young female lead, providing her with significant narrative influence.
It offers a creative deconstruction of traditional Western holiday customs and rituals.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks verifiable representation of diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.
There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ or disability representation within the story.

Official Synopsis

Nine year old Sara befriends a newborn dragon, together they will turn Christmas upside down and literary put it on fire.

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