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A Fox Tale

Name: A Fox Tale
Director: Alexandre Cazals, Thomas Bozovic
Released: 2011
Duration: 7 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2011

Director

Alexandre Cazals, Thomas Bozovic

Runtime

7 minutes

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A Fox Tale is a student-led animated short that leans heavily into traditional adventure clichés. Its main contribution to diversity is its departure from Western settings by centering the plot in ancient China. However, the narrative structure remains quite conventional. The focus on a fraternal journey between two brothers suggests a masculine-coded perspective that lacks broader gender or identity exploration. While the setting offers cultural variety, the film does not appear to engage with the disruption of social hierarchies or diverse character development.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Fox Tale have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. There are no indications of non-straight identities within the story.

How does A Fox Tale portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on two brothers, emphasizing a traditionally masculine-coded group. It does not challenge traditional gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Fox Tale?

Fair

By placing the story in an ancient Chinese setting, the film provides representation of an Eastern cultural context within a fantasy framework.

How does A Fox Tale represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story incorporates themes like treason and hatred, suggesting a complex moral landscape. However, it adheres closely to traditional heroic formulas within its historical setting.

Does A Fox Tale include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The ancient Chinese setting provides a non-Western cultural backdrop.
The narrative explores complex moral themes like treason and hatred.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
The focus on two brothers results in a heavily masculine-coded protagonist group.
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In the heart of ancient China, two brothers are hunting fox, this mad journey will have them face treason, bravery, hatred and love. A fox tale is a short movie made by 4 students in 2011 at the french school Supinfocom Arles. Main softwares used :3dsmax, Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro.

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