Civic education MIRROR, MIRROR OF MY DREAMS, WHAT IS THE MOST CURSED FILM OF THE REALM? At least as far as 2025 is concerned, the answer might be Snow White. The musical remake of Disney s animated classic, costing $270 million and starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, is now in cinemas, but has already been making headlines for more than three years. Snow White has been criticised in so many ways that it is difficult to sum them up in short. The film features several changes from the original, including replacing the seven dwarfs with magical creatures to avoid reinforcing stereotypes. The casting of Rachel Zegler, a Latina actress, as Snow White also led to debates about representation and authenticity. In addition to this, the film shifts focus from a traditional love story to a narrative about Snow White s personal growth and leadership aspirations. These updates have received mixed reactions, with some praising the modernisation 19 and others criticising it as unnecessary political correctness. The adaptation of the fairy tale has tackled political correctness in various ways: Peter Dinklage s critique: the actor, who is a little person, criticised Disney s decision to remake Snow White, calling it a backward story . His comments led Disney to consult with members of the dwarfism community to ensure respectful representation; Public reactions: some fans appreciate the updates, while others feel they stray too far from the original fairy tale. The debate often centers on whether these changes enhance inclusivity or alter the essence of the story. Adapted from: https://www.vanityfair.it/article/ biancaneve-film-remake-disney-rachelzegler-gal-gadot-polemiche https://www.theteenmagazine.com/breaking-downthe-snow-white-remake-controversy Say whether the statements are true or false and correct the false ones. 1. The remake the passage deals with is a musical. T F 4. The film showcases a traditional love story. 2. Rachel Zegler directed the movie. 3. The seven dwarfs have been replaced by children. 20 Prepare a class debate following the instructions. Political correctness does not only apply to fairy tales, which have recently undergone a process of cultural revision. Discuss the issue with your classmates and analyse the various fields where it is applied, why, and whether you agree with it. 248 Big and small screen 5. Peter Dinklage is a film reviewer. 6. The debate focuses on feminist issues. T F