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2018

2021
E10+Director
Mathias Chelebourg, Eric Darnell
Runtime
27 minutes
Average Rating
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Baba Yaga is a witch in the enchanted Forest. When the viewer's mother, the Chief, falls ill, it is up to them and their sister Magda to enter the forbidden rainforest, uncover its hidden mysteries and get the cure from Baba Yaga.
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The narrative focuses on a familial quest involving a Chief and siblings. There is no explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-heteronormative identities within the story.
Gender Representation
Female agency drives the plot through a sisterly bond and the powerful figure of Baba Yaga. Characters like the Chief and the witch occupy roles of leadership and mystical authority.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The film's ethnic composition and visual character designs remain unconfirmed. There is no specific evidence of high-agency characters of color or a non-Anglo-Saxon majority.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story utilizes Slavic folklore to move beyond standard Western fairy tale tropes. While it explores mythic frameworks, the core motivation remains rooted in traditional familial values.
Disability Representation
No characters are shown navigating physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions. It is unclear if the Chief's illness serves as a representation of disability or a simple plot catalyst.
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AI Analysis
Baba Yaga centers its narrative on female agency, utilizing a sisterly bond and a powerful witch to disrupt traditional hero archetypes. This focus on female leadership and resilience provides a strong foundation for gender diversity. However, the film lacks verifiable details regarding racial and LGBTQ+ inclusion. While the use of Slavic folklore offers a departure from standard Western tropes, the overall representation remains limited by a lack of visible diversity in the character descriptions. Ultimately, the film leans into mythic storytelling but stays anchored in traditional familial motivations, resulting in a moderate diversity profile.

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