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The Frog Prince

Name: The Frog Prince
Director: Robson Lima
Released: 2009
Duration: 38 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2009

Director

Robson Lima

Runtime

38 minutes

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The film is a conventional adaptation of a classic fairy tale. It centers on the personal growth of Princess Iria as she deals with vanity and the pressures of royal succession. The narrative relies on established folklore clichés to explore romantic destiny. It prioritizes the fulfillment of traditional roles, such as marriage and the crown, over challenging social expectations. Ultimately, the film serves as a restorative narrative. It reinforces traditional social hierarchies and romantic norms rather than disrupting them.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Frog Prince have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows traditional romantic storylines and does not include any non-straight relationships or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does The Frog Prince portray gender?

Fair

Princess Iria plays a significant role in driving the story but her journey revolves around securing an inheritance through marriage, which aligns with traditional stakes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Frog Prince?

Limited

The film follows a classic tale structure that traditionally emphasizes Eurocentric aesthetics. There is no specific mention of ethnic diversity or character designs reflecting different backgrounds.

How does The Frog Prince represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story operates within a Western framework that emphasizes monarchy and royal lineage. It respects established institutional hierarchies without challenging them.

Does The Frog Prince include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Princess Iria serves as a central female protagonist with significant narrative influence.
The story provides a clear character arc focused on personal growth and overcoming vanity.

Limited or Absent

The plot relies heavily on traditional gendered stakes and romantic pairings.
The narrative reinforces established social hierarchies and institutional norms.
The film lacks representation of diverse identities or non-straight perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Beautiful but arrogant Princes Iria, the King's only daughter, troubles to find suitors that live up to her high self image. Worried by her overly discerning attitude, the King frets about her future happiness and the prospect that she may lose her inheritance if she doesn't find a match by the prescribed time of crowning. Seeking clarity, Princess Iria confesses her dilemna to the night, and hears a voice in return! Will she magically find true love behind the illusion of vain reflections or will an arranged marriage be her fate? Everyone will be enchanted and amused at princess Iria's search to find prince charming in this highly entertaining animated feature of the classic tale, the princess and the frog.

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