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Feud

Name: Feud
Director: Arkadi Khintibidze
Released: 1958
Duration: 25 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

1958

Director

Arkadi Khintibidze

Runtime

25 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Feud is a product of the 1958 Soviet animation era, adhering to the institutional norms of its time. While it provides a culturally specific Georgian viewpoint that avoids Western cinematic conventions, the narrative remains tied to traditional dramatic structures. The story relies heavily on classic clichés of noble enmity and family warfare. This focus on lineage and class-based conflict limits the potential for modern multi-layered or progressive representation. Ultimately, the film operates as a study of social dynamics through a traditionalist lens, offering cultural specificity without necessarily challenging contemporary standards of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Feud have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a traditional conflict between a daughter and a son. There are no same-sex relationships or characters with non-binary gender identities.

How does Feud portray gender?

Fair

Gender tensions between Mzia and Badri drive the plot. It's unclear if the female lead has a significant role in the story or if the film reinforces traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Feud?

Fair

As a Georgian production, the film offers a non-Western perspective. However, it emphasizes noble lineages and class distinctions rather than diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does Feud represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines how family honor and noble lineage can cause systemic issues. The conflict seems rooted in traditional themes rather than modern social critiques.

Does Feud include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical or neurological differences.

Present on Screen

Offers a non-Western, culturally specific Georgian perspective.
Uses gender tensions as a central driver for the narrative.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender characters.
Does not include characters with physical or neurological differences.
Focuses on traditional class hierarchies rather than diverse ethnic backgrounds.

Official Synopsis

Due to the argument between their daughter Mzia and son Badri, two noble families of Shevardnadze and Koridze become enemies and the their enmity leads to a war.

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