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Rabbit's Moon

Rabbit's Moon

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

1979

Director

Kenneth Anger

Runtime

6 minutes

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Kenneth Anger’s *Rabbit's Moon* is a postmodern collage that appropriates Fleischer Studios’ animation. While the director aims to subvert mainstream norms, the use of historical footage restricts the creation of progressive character arcs. The film’s fragmented, non-linear structure disrupts traditional storytelling. Ultimately, it offers a dreamlike experience that questions the sanctity of original media.

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Category Breakdown

Does Rabbit's Moon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film doesn't explicitly show LGBTQ+ identities or relationships. However, its surreal editing and dreamlike pacing break traditional viewing habits. It uses a unique visual style to defy typical storytelling methods.

How does Rabbit's Moon portray gender?

Limited

The work follows gender roles common in early 20th-century cartoons. It includes stereotypes like flirtatious females and hyper-masculine males. The montage format doesn’t challenge these roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Rabbit's Moon?

Fair

The film mainly features white cartoon characters from classic animation. It reflects the lack of diversity in its source material. There are no characters of color with significant roles.

How does Rabbit's Moon represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses a mix of old and new media to question the idea of original works. It creates a dreamlike experience that challenges the wholesome nature of traditional American animation.

Does Rabbit's Moon include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no clear representations of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters aren’t used as plot devices for ridicule.

Present on Screen

  • Breaks traditional viewing habits with surreal editing and non-linear pacing.
  • Uses a mix of old and new media to challenge the idea of original works.
  • Employs a unique visual style to defy typical storytelling methods.

Limited or Absent

  • Follows gender roles common in early 20th-century cartoons.
  • Reflects the lack of diversity in its source material.
  • Cannot present progressive character arcs due to reliance on appropriated footage.

Official Synopsis

Rabbit's Moon is an avant-garde short film by American filmmaker Kenneth Anger, and released in two different versions. It was filmed in 1950, but not completed (nor released) until 1971. This, the second version, was re-released in 1979, sped up and with a different soundtrack.

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