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Fairy Tale. There Is

Fairy Tale. There Is

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2012

Director

Aleksandr Barshak, Konstantin Statskiy, Elizaveta Solomina

Runtime

92 minutes

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The film functions as a traditional family fantasy that delves into domestic dysfunction through surrealism. It explores parental neglect and childhood conflict without idealizing authority figures. However, the film remains narrowly focused on a specific cultural context, lacking in racial and ethnic diversity, and does not include LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight identities. It also fails to address disability or neurodivergence.

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Category Breakdown

Does Fairy Tale. There Is have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on traditional nuclear families and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities.

How does Fairy Tale. There Is portray gender?

Fair

The movie challenges traditional gender roles by showing a father's professional obsession leading to neglect at home, which contrasts with the typical image of a stable male leader.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Fairy Tale. There Is?

Limited

The cast seems uniform, reflecting a single cultural perspective. There is no indication of significant racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Fairy Tale. There Is represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses magical elements to critique the ideal family unit, presenting children as complex individuals with their own grievances rather than passive figures.

Does Fairy Tale. There Is include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it address neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional masculine archetypes by highlighting the negative impact of professional obsession and parental neglect.
  • Gives children complex emotional lives and ability to act, rather than portraying them as passive.

Limited or Absent

  • Maintains a homogeneous cast, lacking in racial and ethnic diversity.
  • Does not include any LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight identities.
  • Does not address disability or neurodivergence within its narrative.

Official Synopsis

A set of novels about children and their parents.

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