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Mira

Name: Mira
Director: Dmitry Kiselev
Released: 2022
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2022

Director

Dmitry Kiselev

Runtime

110 minutes

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Mira presents a compelling story about a young female protagonist who takes charge during a cosmic disaster. Lera Arabova stands out by positioning a young girl as a hero rather than a passive character. However, the film's social scope is limited. Its reliance on a traditional family unit and a localized Russian setting restricts its exploration of diverse identities. The narrative structure leans on established patriarchal dynamics through the father's guidance. Overall, while the film empowers its young lead, it falls short in representing broader diversity and systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mira have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film emphasizes a traditional father-daughter relationship. There are no queer narratives or non-straight identities presented in the story.

How does Mira portray gender?

Fair

Lera Arabova is portrayed as a strong female protagonist and the main driver of change. However, her success depends heavily on her father's patriarchal guidance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mira?

Limited

The setting and character names indicate a localized, ethnically homogeneous Russian environment. The film does not feature a multi-ethnic cast or diverse demographic representation.

How does Mira represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative focuses on survival and scientific structures rather than religious or political messages. It follows a typical survivalist drama format.

Does Mira include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information or visible representation of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a female protagonist who acts as the primary driver of change.
Lera Arabova challenges the typical portrayal by positioning a young girl as a hero rather than a passive character.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
The narrative relies on traditional patriarchal guidance to support the protagonist's success.
The film lacks ethnic and racial diversity, focusing on a localized, homogeneous demographic.

Official Synopsis

Near future. Lera Arabova is a 15-year-old girl who lives with her family in Vladivostok. Lera's father has been working at the orbiting space station "Mira" for many years and has long lost contact with his daughter, turning only into a voice on the phone. After a meteor shower hits the city, Lera has only one chance to save her loved ones and the city from a new disaster. Her father helps her in this - through satellite surveillance systems and the telephone, he uses every opportunity to send a message to his daughter, watching from above from the station her every step.

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