Frozen offered a new way to look at Disney princesses. But the best leader was the villain

  • Written by: David Belgrave, Lecturer in Politics and Citizenship, Massey University
Frozen offered a new way to look at Disney princesses. But the best leader was the villainGetty Images

The recent release of Frozen in te reo Māori, along with the film’s impending ten-year anniversary, is putting Elsa and Anna back into focus.

Frozen’s 2013 release marked a significant shift in the way Disney told stories about princesses to explore modern gender values and a richer mix of personal anxieties.

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