The Key
1992
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.6 out of 10
You are here:
Assassination of the Russian Minister Plehve
No Poster Available
Representation Score
0.6/10
Minimal
1904
Director
Lucien Nonguet
Runtime
1 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetNew Showbiz Analysis
This early French film focuses solely on the 1904 assassination of Russian Minister Von Plèhve. Operating within the 'actualité' tradition of journalistic reconstruction, it lacks the narrative depth needed for complex character studies or social commentary. The film's scope is limited to political violence between male figures. It serves as a historical document rather than a platform for exploring diverse human experiences or challenging social hierarchies. Ultimately, the work is a technical recreation of a news event, prioritizing the depiction of a specific political act over the representation of varied human experiences.
Category Breakdown
Does Assassination of the Russian Minister Plehve have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses on a historical reconstruction of a political assassination and does not address non-straight relationships.
How does Assassination of the Russian Minister Plehve portray gender?
The story centers on male figures, such as a student and a government official. It highlights traditional male roles without showing women taking a leading role in the plot.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Assassination of the Russian Minister Plehve?
The film depicts historical figures from Saint Petersburg without any indication of a diverse cast or race-bent casting.
How does Assassination of the Russian Minister Plehve represent religion and culture?
The movie focuses on reconstructing the assassination of a Russian minister without critiquing Western institutions or specific ideological frameworks.
Does Assassination of the Russian Minister Plehve include disability representation?
There is no evidence of characters with disabilities, either visible or invisible. The film does not depict neurodivergence or physical impairments.
Present on Screen
- Offers a foundational historical reconstruction of a significant early 20th-century political event.
Limited or Absent
- Needs more narrative complexity and structural intent to explore diverse identities.
- Focuses exclusively on male-dominated political spheres, neglecting gender diversity.
- Does not address LGBTQ+ identities or disability representation.
Official Synopsis
The film depicts the assassination of the Russian minister in charge of the secret police. The bombing assault against the Chief of Police, Von Plèhve by a student named Sasanoff happened in Saint Petersburg on July, 29, 1904. It was reconstructed in Montreuil in the first days of August. For the sets, H. Laurent asked Touchard, director of exteriors to find newly dead horses, and a carriage from the year 1900. Laurent dismantled the carriage and burned parts of it and with a picture from the Petit Jornal Illustré, he recontructed the scene.
Where to Watch
Find another title
Type to search for movies. Use arrow keys to navigate suggestions, Enter to select or search, Escape to close.
Similar Movies
Salvatore Giuliano
1962
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 2.7 out of 10
Death of Marat
1897
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 2.0 out of 10
The Goldman Case
2023
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 8.9 out of 10
The Arrest of a Bookmaker
1895
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 0.2 out of 10
The Power of Hypnosis
1908
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 0.0 out of 10
Bold Bank Robbery
1904
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 1.0 out of 10
Fear
1964
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 2.4 out of 10
Rate this Movie
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.