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The City Turns the Lights On

Name: The City Turns the Lights On
Director: Vladimir Vengerov
Released: 1958
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

1958

Director

Vladimir Vengerov

Runtime

92 minutes

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This film reflects its historical context, emphasizing national reconstruction and traditional romantic ideals. It follows a conventional storyline where the male protagonist leads the narrative through personal and societal integration. While the film addresses the challenges of post-war life, it lacks complexity in representing diverse identities. Characters generally support established social hierarchies and traditional domestic ideals without challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does The City Turns the Lights On have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story focuses on traditional romantic relationships and family structures.

How does The City Turns the Lights On portray gender?

Fair

Nikolai is the main character driving the plot, while female characters play important roles as emotional supporters. The narrative upholds traditional gender roles typical of the mid-century era.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The City Turns the Lights On?

Minimal

The cast is composed of actors with similar ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the homogeneity of Soviet productions from 1958. There is no indication of ethnic diversity or casting actors with different backgrounds.

How does The City Turns the Lights On represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative highlights national resilience and the rebuilding of social institutions. It emphasizes collective effort and loyalty to the homeland, focusing on community rather than individual perspectives.

Does The City Turns the Lights On include disability representation?

Limited

The protagonist's status as a wounded veteran introduces the theme of physical trauma. However, his injury is used as a symbol of sacrifice rather than a detailed exploration of the experience.

Present on Screen

The film offers a meaningful portrayal of physical trauma through the protagonist's experience as a wounded veteran.

Limited or Absent

The narrative heavily relies on traditional gender roles, using female characters mainly as emotional supporters for the male lead.
The film lacks ethnic diversity and diverse identity representation, reflecting a very homogeneous social framework.
The story focuses on conventional romantic structures, offering no representation of LGBTQ+ identities.

Official Synopsis

Former front-line intelligence officer, captain Nikolai Mityasov, after being wounded, returns to the destroyed city and learns the sad news: his wife Shura cheated on him. Bitterness and confusion gave way to hope. But peace has come, demobilization has begun, it is necessary to restore the homeland. Nikolai finds the strength to continue living, enters a construction institute, meets Valya and begins a new happy life without war...

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