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Ruslan and Lyudmila. More Than a Fairy Tale

Name: Ruslan and Lyudmila. More Than a Fairy Tale
Director: Vladimir Nikolaev
Released: 2023
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2023

Director

Vladimir Nikolaev

Runtime

95 minutes

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Ruslan and Lyudmila. More Than a Fairy Tale is a traditional adventure-comedy that relies heavily on established folkloric clichés. While it introduces a bit of ability to act through its female protagonist, the film’s foundation is rooted in conventional social hierarchies. The narrative emphasizes a classic heroic journey and straight-centered romance, staying within a culturally specific, traditional framework. It does not explore broader social or identity-based complexities. Ultimately, the film celebrates individual spirit within a monarchical setting, adhering to standard fairy tale archetypes without challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ruslan and Lyudmila. More Than a Fairy Tale have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a traditional romantic relationship between Ruslan and Ludmila, without including characters with diverse sexual orientations or gender identities.

How does Ruslan and Lyudmila. More Than a Fairy Tale portray gender?

Fair

Ludmila breaks the passive princess stereotype by being rebellious and disobedient. However, the story still follows a patriarchal structure where a father decides marriage terms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ruslan and Lyudmila. More Than a Fairy Tale?

Fair

The film's setting follows a specific Slavic folklore tradition. The characters likely represent the ethnic homogeneity of the source material, lacking a diverse cast.

How does Ruslan and Lyudmila. More Than a Fairy Tale represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film upholds traditional values of romantic love and family duty. It celebrates a classic fairy tale theme without questioning institutional power structures.

Does Ruslan and Lyudmila. More Than a Fairy Tale include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Ludmila stands out from the typical submissive princess by being rebellious and disobedient.
The film presents a clear, engaging heroic journey grounded in rich cultural folklore.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender expressions.
The narrative adheres to traditional patriarchal structures concerning female autonomy and marriage.
The setting lacks multicultural diversity, emphasizing ethnic homogeneity.

Official Synopsis

Ludmila – King Vladimir's beautiful daughter – has been known for her wayward and disobedient personality since she was a little child. For a very long time, Ludmila has been in love with a boy of her age – Ruslan, with whom she spends her carefree time and of marriage with whom she dreams. However, King Vladimir doesn't consider Ruslan worthy of his daughter's hand and wants to arrange her a marriage of convenience, with a more suitable groom. Ruslan and Ludmila will go through plenty of adventures, battles and magic in Chernomor's fairytale lands before they get hold of their right for love and happiness.

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