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Shooting Range

Name: Shooting Range
Director: Vladimir Tarasov
Released: 1979
Duration: 21 min

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

1979

Director

Vladimir Tarasov

Runtime

21 minutes

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Shooting Range serves as a powerful allegory about the commodification of human life. By focusing on an unemployed man forced into a shooting gallery, the film critiques the American Dream through the lens of systemic victimhood. The film excels in its cultural critique, using animation to highlight the predatory nature of capitalist structures. It replaces traditional hero clichés with a portrayal of institutionalized exploitation and economic hardship. However, the film lacks broad representation of various identities, such as LGBTQ+ characters, racial diversity, or nuanced gender portrayals, concentrating primarily on class struggle.

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Category Breakdown

Does Shooting Range have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters. The story focuses on economic struggles and loss of freedom.

How does Shooting Range portray gender?

Fair

The main character is male, but the story emphasizes his lack of control rather than gender issues. Gender dynamics are not explored in depth.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Shooting Range?

Fair

Set in America, the film highlights socio-economic issues rather than ethnic diversity. It does not show a variety of ethnic backgrounds.

How does Shooting Range represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film critiques capitalist institutions, showing how the pursuit of profit can dehumanize people through systemic exploitation.

Does Shooting Range include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's situation symbolizes loss of personal freedom. However, the film does not depict physical or cognitive disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers a strong critique of capitalist institutions and economic exploitation.
Uses powerful metaphors to explore the loss of personal freedom and human dignity.
Challenges traditional hero narratives by focusing on systemic victimhood.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
Shows minimal diversity in ethnicity or cultural backgrounds.
Does not explore gender hierarchies or diverse portrayals of femininity.

Official Synopsis

An unemployed American gets a job in a shooting gallery as a live target. The greedy capitalist owner charges patrons double for the chance to shoot at a human being.

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