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Stowaways on the Ark

Name: Stowaways on the Ark
Director: Wolfgang Urchs
Released: 1988
Duration: 81 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

1988

Director

Wolfgang Urchs

Runtime

81 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Stowaways on the Ark primarily functions as a traditional fable. The central conflict revolves around a woodworm's misunderstood nature, exploring themes of perceived culpability and being an outsider within a dominant group. However, the film lacks a commitment to progressive social values or the deconstruction of hierarchies. It prioritizes a moralistic resolution within a conventional religious setting, adhering to established storytelling modes rather than subverting them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Stowaways on the Ark have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or relationships between characters of the same gender.

How does Stowaways on the Ark portray gender?

Fair

The story follows traditional gender roles and leadership structures without challenging or subverting these conventions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Stowaways on the Ark?

Limited

The setting is based on a single cultural tradition, and there is no indication of diverse ethnic representation.

How does Stowaways on the Ark represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film operates within a traditional Western religious context and reinforces rather than questions established moral teachings.

Does Stowaways on the Ark include disability representation?

Fair

Willie is portrayed as a nuisance or a source of damage, but it is unclear if this character explores neurodivergence or simply uses a negative stereotype.

Present on Screen

The protagonist's struggle provides a subtle look at how outsiders are judged by a collective.
The narrative introduces themes of systemic misjudgment through the character of Willie.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on a homogeneous narrative framework rooted in a single mythological tradition.
The story adheres to traditional archetypes and reinforces conventional religious morality.
The portrayal of the protagonist may rely on the 'nuisance' cliché rather than nuanced representation.

Official Synopsis

Willie, a sweet little woodworm, accidentally becomes a stowaway on Noah's Ark and Noah and the animals believe he is drilling holes into the wooden boat. Can Willie really be responsible?

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