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Matasaburou of the Wind

Name: Matasaburou of the Wind
Director: Hiroki Yamada
Released: 2016
Duration: 22 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2016

Director

Hiroki Yamada

Runtime

22 minutes

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Matasaburou of the Wind serves as a cultural preservation piece, focusing on folklore and coming-of-age themes set in Taisho-era rural Japan. The film adheres closely to historical and spiritual realities, emphasizing authenticity over modern diversity. It reinforces social hierarchies through master-student relationships and traditional disciplines. While the setting is accurately portrayed, the narrative does not aim to disrupt conventional gender roles or social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Matasaburou of the Wind have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Relationships and interactions are centered around family and spiritual connections.

How does Matasaburou of the Wind portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles in the film are traditional. Despite the female protagonist, the story emphasizes masculine traits such as archery and mentorship.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Matasaburou of the Wind?

Fair

The cast is ethnically uniform, reflecting the rural Japanese setting of the Taisho era. The film stays true to historical accuracy without introducing diverse ethnic elements.

How does Matasaburou of the Wind represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story upholds traditional values and the importance of mentorship. It reinforces social order and respect for elders without challenging established norms.

Does Matasaburou of the Wind include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any visible or invisible disabilities prominently. Characters function within typical physical and cognitive abilities appropriate for the narrative.

Present on Screen

Offers a genuine and accurate depiction of Taisho-era rural Japanese life.
Maintains high historical and cultural fidelity within its specific context.

Limited or Absent

Does not challenge traditional gender roles or social hierarchies.
Lacks LGBTQ+ themes or diverse multi-layered identities.
Features a culturally homogeneous cast without exploring broader ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

A girl moves from the city and goes to school in the country due to some circumstances in her father's job. Her new schoolmates keep her at a distance. There is a boy she'd like to get to know better, but she worries about how he might treat her and doesn't try to get closer. She begins to hate life in the countryside and longs to return to the city, but she ends up meeting a real god of wind.

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