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Christmas at Cattle Hill

Name: Christmas at Cattle Hill
Director: Will Ashurst
Released: 2020
Duration: 70 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2020

TV-PG

Director

Will Ashurst

Runtime

70 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Christmas at Cattle Hill is a traditional family animation that upholds conventional social values. The story progresses from material disappointment to a realization about the importance of togetherness. It serves as a safe, seasonal fable without delving into social exploration. While Klara is a female protagonist who demonstrates leadership, the film reinforces traditional family values and holiday customs without challenging existing norms. The use of anthropomorphic animals avoids the complexity of human racial and ethnic identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Christmas at Cattle Hill have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story centers on a bond between a calf and her father.

How does Christmas at Cattle Hill portray gender?

Fair

Klara is a female lead who plays a significant role in driving the story through her holiday project. However, her character arc ends with a traditional lesson on family values.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Christmas at Cattle Hill?

Limited

Using anthropomorphic animals removes any human racial framework from the story. There is no exploration of ethnic identities through species dynamics.

How does Christmas at Cattle Hill represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative follows a standard Western Christmas framework, celebrating traditional holiday customs and the sanctity of the family unit.

Does Christmas at Cattle Hill include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. It does not address neurodivergence or sensory impairments.

Present on Screen

Klara is a female protagonist who leads a holiday project and shows strong leadership.
The story highlights positive communal values and the importance of social cohesion.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional Western holiday clichés and does not challenge existing cultural or religious norms.
The anthropomorphic setting prevents the exploration of human racial, ethnic, or multi-layered identities.
The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse gender expressions.

Official Synopsis

Klara the Calf is excited to spend her first Christmas on Cattle Hill with her Father, but when they arrive at the farm Klara is disappointed to see he has not attempted to decorate for the holidays. When her father is unexpectedly called away for work, Klara sees it as an opportunity to make Cattle Hill a Christmas paradise with the help of the cheeky christmas elf who lives on the farm, but as Klara finds out it is about being together at Christmas which is the most important.

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