You are here:

Wow! A Talking Fish!

Wow! A Talking Fish!

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

1983

Director

Robert Sahakyants

Runtime

8 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

This 1983 Soviet animation follows the traditional folklore framework. The plot centers on an act of mercy and a confrontation with a grotesque antagonist. Since the story relies on archetypal conflicts, it does not delve into the complexities of multi-layered identities or social hierarchies. The film’s focus is on individual morality and supernatural elements, reflecting the cultural context of its time but not actively seeking to challenge traditional gender norms or represent diverse ethnic or LGBTQ+ perspectives.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Wow! A Talking Fish! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. The story revolves around a single protagonist and a supernatural being.

How does Wow! A Talking Fish! portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a fisherman, but the roles of other characters are not clearly defined. Gender roles seem to follow traditional archetypes found in fairy tales.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wow! A Talking Fish!?

Limited

There is no information about specific casting or ethnic character designs. The film likely adheres to a traditional visual style typical of its Soviet-era roots.

How does Wow! A Talking Fish! represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses a classic folklore framework centered on a moral struggle between good and evil. It follows archetypal conflicts rather than challenging systemic power structures.

Does Wow! A Talking Fish! include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities mentioned in the narrative or credits.

Present on Screen

  • Uses a classic, engaging fairy tale structure.
  • Features a distinct, surrealist visual language typical of Soviet animation.

Limited or Absent

  • Could benefit from including LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
  • Would improve by exploring diverse racial or ethnic perspectives beyond traditional motifs.
  • Should consider including characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A fisherman catches a talking fish and spares its life. After that, he meets a grotesque, evil monster in a state of constant change.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.