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A Sixth Part of the World

Name: A Sixth Part of the World
Director: Dziga Vertov
Released: 1926
Duration: 75 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

1926

Director

Dziga Vertov

Runtime

75 minutes

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Dziga Vertov’s documentary is a radical experiment in cinematic deconstruction. It dismantles Western-centric and capitalist social structures, replacing them with a vision of collective, multi-ethnic unity through the 'Kino-Eye' lens. The film's strength lies in its broad ethnic and cultural scope. By presenting a mosaic of diverse identities united under a socialist framework, it transcends the homogeneous perspectives typical of traditional cinema. However, the work is limited by its singular focus on industrial progress and state-building. This utilitarian perspective results in a lack of LGBTQ+ narratives and inadequate representation of individuals with disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Sixth Part of the World have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film operates as a documentary essay highlighting industrial and geographic expansiveness. It does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives about non-straight relationships.

How does A Sixth Part of the World portray gender?

Good

The narrative challenges traditional gender roles by showcasing women as key players in industrial and agricultural settings. It highlights their importance as part of the workforce rather than in domestic roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Sixth Part of the World?

Excellent

The film excels in illustrating the multi-ethnic makeup of Soviet regions. It uses a travelogue format to highlight a wide range of ethnic groups and nationalities, moving beyond a uniform perspective.

How does A Sixth Part of the World represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The work emphasizes secularism and state-building over religious institutions. It celebrates collective ownership and the shift from traditional agrarian life to industrial modernity as a progressive advancement.

Does A Sixth Part of the World include disability representation?

Minimal

The film focuses primarily on the physical capabilities of workers and industrial machinery. However, there is no clear indication of how individuals with disabilities are portrayed.

Present on Screen

Exceptional portrayal of multi-ethnic identities and diverse nationalities across Soviet territories.
Challenges traditional gender roles by emphasizing women's active roles in industrial labor.
Strong critique of Western capitalist structures in favor of collective social frameworks.

Limited or Absent

Complete absence of LGBTQ+ representation or narratives about non-straight relationships.
Lack of visible or meaningful representation of individuals with disabilities.
Heavy focus on industrial utility may overlook individual identities outside of labor.

Official Synopsis

Through the travelogue format, it depicts the multitude of Soviet peoples in remote areas of USSR and details the entirety of the wealth of the Soviet land. Focusing on cultural and economic diversity, the film is in fact a call for unification in order to build a "complete socialist society".

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