The Funeral Chapel
1981
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The Initiated
Representation Score
2.0/10
Limited
1990
Director
Oleg Teptsov
Runtime
120 minutes
Average Rating
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The film is a psychological mystery focusing on an individual's journey into lethal, extra-legal power. It avoids modern multi-layered issues but incorporates non-Western spiritual elements through African magic rituals. However, the narrative maintains traditional gender roles and a male-centric protagonist, limiting its scope of social representation.
Category Breakdown
Does The Initiated have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's personal journey and supernatural abilities.
How does The Initiated portray gender?
The story revolves around a male protagonist and his relationship with his mother. It adheres to traditional gender roles without challenging these norms.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Initiated?
The film introduces African magic rituals through a pre-revolutionary book, engaging with non-Western traditions. However, this remains a thematic element rather than a change in the cast composition.
How does The Initiated represent religion and culture?
The film examines moral relativism and anti-institutionalism. It highlights the protagonist's ability to bypass social structures using supernatural powers, emphasizing individual freedom over established norms.
Does The Initiated include disability representation?
The film does not depict any characters with physical disabilities, mental health conditions, or neurodivergence.
Present on Screen
- Includes non-Western spiritual elements through African magic rituals.
- Examines themes of anti-institutionalism and the breakdown of traditional authority.
Limited or Absent
- Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
- Maintains traditional gender roles centered on a male protagonist.
- Shows limited diversity in the cast and social representation.
Official Synopsis
Volodya, who lives with his mother in the apartment on the outskirts of St. Petersburg, gets a pre-revolutionary book on magic rituals of Africa. Reading it, Vladimir realizes that he became an owner the supernatural gift – he can kill people by his own will.
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