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Baba Yaga

Name: Baba Yaga
Director: Mathias Chelebourg, Eric Darnell
Released: 2021
Duration: 27 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2021

E10+

Director

Mathias Chelebourg, Eric Darnell

Runtime

27 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Baba Yaga centers its narrative on female leadership and resilience, using a sisterly bond and a powerful witch to challenge traditional hero archetypes. However, the film lacks verifiable details about racial and LGBTQ+ inclusion. Utilizing Slavic folklore provides a unique mythic framework but the overall representation remains limited by a lack of visible diversity in the characters.

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Category Breakdown

Does Baba Yaga have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around a family quest involving a Chief and siblings. There are no explicit LGBTQ+ characters or representations of non-straight relationships.

How does Baba Yaga portray gender?

Fair

The narrative is driven by female characters through a sisterly bond and the powerful figure of Baba Yaga. Characters like the Chief and the witch hold positions of leadership and mystical authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Baba Yaga?

Limited

The film's ethnic composition and visual character designs are not specified. There is no clear evidence of diverse characters or a non-Anglo-Saxon majority.

How does Baba Yaga represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses Slavic folklore to go beyond typical Western fairy tale clichés. While it delves into mythic frameworks, the main motivation is rooted in traditional familial values.

Does Baba Yaga include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters are shown dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions. It is unclear if the Chief's illness represents a disability or simply serves as a plot device.

Present on Screen

The film highlights female leadership by focusing on a sisterly bond and female characters in leadership roles.
Using Slavic folklore provides a mythic framework that departs from standard Western fairy tale clichés.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationships.
Insufficient information confirms racial diversity or the presence of diverse characters.

Official Synopsis

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.

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