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Vlast (Power)

Name: Vlast (Power)
Director: Cathryn Collins
Released: 2010
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2010

Director

Cathryn Collins

Runtime

88 minutes

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Vlast (Power) is a specialized political documentary that prioritizes geopolitical shifts over social identity diversity. Its narrow focus on the rise and fall of Mikhail Khodorkovsky limits the breadth of its demographic representation. The film excels in cultural critique, examining the friction between individual ability to act and authoritarian governance. However, this intellectual depth comes at the expense of broader social inclusivity, as the subject matter is inherently tied to male-dominated power structures. Ultimately, the documentary serves as a deep dive into Russian institutional corruption rather than a diverse social tapestry.

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Category Breakdown

Does Vlast (Power) have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary does not include any focus on LGBTQ+ identities or stories involving queer individuals.

How does Vlast (Power) portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on male-dominated spheres of power in politics and business. It reflects the historical reality of these masculine-coded structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Vlast (Power)?

Fair

The film focuses on a specific Russian socio-political context. While the subjects are ethnically homogeneous, it delves into the complexities of post-Soviet national identity.

How does Vlast (Power) represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film provides a deep critique of systemic power and institutional oppression. It examines the tension between social reform and absolute state rule.

Does Vlast (Power) include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of disability-centric narratives or character arcs. The subject matter does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

Provides a sophisticated critique of systemic corruption and centralized authority.
Offers deep engagement with the complexities of post-Soviet cultural and national identity.
Effectively explores the tension between individual social liberties and state oppression.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
Focuses heavily on male-dominated political and business spheres.
Provides little to no visibility for disability-centric perspectives.

Official Synopsis

The collapse of the Soviet Union led to a volatile but highly advantageous environment for young Russian businessmen eager to build the fledgling market economy by any means necessary. The most successful of these oligarchs was Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who quickly became the wealthiest man in Russia. But Khodorkovsky was invested not only in business, but also in true social reform and a new ideal of an open society, an attitude that ran afoul of the absolute rule of Vladimir Putin. Tracing Khodorkovsky's dramatic, ambiguous rise to power and subsequent fall at the hands of Putin's KGB-infested government, this probing, deeply troubling documentary reveals a nation still unsure of its commitment to economic and social liberties. - Written by Los Angeles Film Festival

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