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The Fifteenth Spring

The Fifteenth Spring

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

1971

Director

Inna Tumanyan

Runtime

95 minutes

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The Fifteenth Spring is a traditional coming-of-age drama set during the onset of World War II. It highlights the transition from youthful idealism to the harsh realities of war through a lens of historical realism. As a 1971 Soviet production, the film adheres to the cultural and social realism of its time, focusing on collective experience and the tension between individual youth and the pressures of war. It leans towards conventional storytelling rather than modern identity-based narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Fifteenth Spring have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on typical teenage experiences of falling in love but does not include any queer narratives or non-traditional gender identities.

How does The Fifteenth Spring portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a fifteen-year-old character and likely reflects traditional gender roles from the mid-twentieth century.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Fifteenth Spring?

Fair

The film likely depicts the multi-ethnic makeup of the USSR. However, it may not fully represent the diverse range of identities within its society.

How does The Fifteenth Spring represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes collective struggle and shared human experiences rather than focusing on specific religious or capitalist ideologies.

Does The Fifteenth Spring include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a humanistic perspective on the transition from innocence to war.
  • Reflects the multi-ethnic composition of the Soviet era.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include queer narratives or non-traditional gender identities.
  • Lacks characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • Adheres to traditional gender roles rather than challenging hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Fifteen years old Sasha is dreaming about adventures, falling in love and doesn't know that WWII is approaching...

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