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The Valley of Roses

The Valley of Roses

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2011

Director

Dmitry Cherkasov

Runtime

118 minutes

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The film operates as a traditional character study focused on the disruption of a stable local community. It explores how an outsider influences a self-contained environment in a fishing village. While the narrative gives a female character significant influence over the story's direction, it lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity. The story adheres to conventional regional themes without deconstructing broader societal norms. Overall, the work emphasizes social isolation and the impact of external influence within a contained environment, providing limited representation of diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Valley of Roses have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ identities. The story centers around a woman's arrival, indicating a traditional narrative without clear queer undertones.

How does The Valley of Roses portray gender?

Fair

A female character is the main driver of change within the fishing tavern. She has significant influence over the story but there is no clear indication of challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Valley of Roses?

Limited

The fishing village setting suggests a potentially uniform demographic. The film does not provide specific details about a multi-ethnic cast or intentional racial diversity.

How does The Valley of Roses represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines a closed social system characterized by practicality and isolation. It does not have a clear anti-religious or overtly secular agenda, focusing instead on disrupting community norms.

Does The Valley of Roses include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

  • The female lead drives significant changes in the narrative.
  • The setting offers a focused look at social equilibrium and community dynamics.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks clear markers of multi-layered or identity-focused storytelling.
  • There is no evidence of diverse racial or ethnic representation in the village setting.
  • The film does not address LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional relationship perspectives.

Official Synopsis

The story of a man who started a new life in a fishing village. A life where everyone is busy with their own affairs and doesn't ask unnecessary questions. Such people are lucky in the fishing tavern "Valley of the Roses". But then a woman shows up there and everything changes.

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