Film Podcast: Classic Cinderella and Modern Romantic Comedies

Content:  In this podcast, we talk about “Cinderella” and compare this fairy tail and the many film versions with modern rom-coms and argue that both are often wrongly criticized. At their core, the stories are about the personal development of the protagonist, not primarily about the romance.  Both Cinderella and the heroines of rom-coms strive for independence and self-realization, with love being a positive aspect but not a primary goal. We emphasize the characters' development and their active shaping of their lives, which ultimately lead to a fulfilled life, with or without a romantic relationship.