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Defence of Sevastopol

Name: Defence of Sevastopol
Director: Vasiliy Goncharov, Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
Released: 1911
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

1911

Director

Vasiliy Goncharov, Aleksandr Khanzhonkov

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Defence of Sevastopol serves as a foundational piece of imperial cinema, emphasizing nationalistic heroism and the preservation of established social orders. The narrative structure centers on military leadership and state defense, reflecting the power structures of the early 20th century. While the film includes multiple international factions, its focus remains on the Russian defense and the preservation of imperial authority. The film lacks intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, focusing instead on validating the hierarchies of its time period.

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Category Breakdown

Does Defence of Sevastopol have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The narrative focuses solely on military hierarchy and state defense.

How does Defence of Sevastopol portray gender?

Minimal

Leadership roles are dominated by male figures such as Admirals Kornilov and Nakhimov, reinforcing traditional masculine hierarchies with no indication of female empowerment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Defence of Sevastopol?

Limited

The film showcases various international forces, including British, French, Sardinian, and Turkish troops. However, these forces are portrayed through a nationalistic lens rather than a multicultural perspective.

How does Defence of Sevastopol represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story celebrates imperial institutions and patriotic duty, emphasizing traditional monarchy and state stability without questioning systemic structures.

Does Defence of Sevastopol include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documentation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Features a wide range of international military forces, including British, French, Sardinian, and Turkish troops.

Limited or Absent

Does not offer any subversion of traditional gendered power dynamics or female empowerment.
Does not include representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent individuals.
Focuses on nationalistic storytelling without incorporating multicultural or perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity.

Official Synopsis

First film ever that was shot by two cameras. Set in 1854-1855, in Sevastopol and Yalta during the Crimean War. Admirals Kornilov (Mozzhukhin) and Nakhimov (Gromov) organize the defense during the siege of Sevastopol. Both admirals are killed during the battle, and the city of Sevastopol is taken by the alliance of British, French, Sardinian, and Turkish troops. The legendary feat of Sailor Koshka (Semenov) was staged at original location. The 100 minute-long film was premiered in 1911 at the Livadia, Yalta, palace for the Tsar Nicholas II.

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