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Berenshtein

Name: Berenshtein
Director: Roman Shumunov
Released: 2021
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2021

Director

Roman Shumunov

Runtime

110 minutes

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Berenshtein stands out by challenging the typical homogeneity found in mid-century war films. By focusing on a Jewish soldier in a critical mission against Nazi technology, the film elevates a underrepresented identity to a position of significant influence and heroism. However, the film's scope seems limited in other areas. The emphasis on a male-dominated military narrative leaves questions about gender diversity and the inclusion of various identities beyond the central ethnic struggle. Ultimately, the film is a character-driven historical drama that gains strength from its ethnic focus and the breaking of standard wartime clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does Berenshtein have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. There is no indication of non-straight relationships or identities.

How does Berenshtein portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist in a military setting. Female characters are not prominently featured, and the narrative adheres to traditional masculine leadership roles common in war films.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Berenshtein?

Good

The film highlights a Jewish protagonist who plays a significant role in a high-stakes conflict. This portrayal breaks away from the usual homogeneous depiction of wartime heroes.

How does Berenshtein represent religion and culture?

Good

The story delves into the struggle of Jewish identity against Nazi aggression during World War II. It examines themes of resistance and systemic oppression within a larger historical context.

Does Berenshtein include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no mention of disability in the storyline.

Present on Screen

Highlighting a Jewish protagonist provides a significant role in driving the story and disrupts traditional, homogeneous wartime hero clichés.
The narrative moves beyond including someone from a minority group without giving them real depth by making the protagonist's ethnic identity central to the plot's momentum.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters.
The narrative structure relies heavily on masculine leadership roles, neglecting gender diversity.
There is no evidence of characters representing various disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The unbelievable story of Leonid Bernshtein, a young Jewish soldier who rose to become the leader and led the operation to destroy the secret facility of the notorious Nazi V2 ballistic missiles.

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