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State Border: Vol. 2. Peaceful Summer of '21

State Border: Vol. 2. Peaceful Summer of '21

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1981

Director

Boris Stepanov

Runtime

131 minutes

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State Border: Vol. 2. Peaceful Summer of '21 is a historical drama that emphasizes national security and collective defense. The narrative structure reinforces traditional social hierarchies and state-centric values, limiting engagement with diverse identities. The film focuses on traditional themes of state security and external subversion, which naturally limits its scope for diverse character studies or challenging traditional power dynamics. Ultimately, the work primarily explores military and geopolitical conflict, which restricts its examination of broader social identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does State Border: Vol. 2. Peaceful Summer of '21 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses on geopolitical conflicts typical of Soviet cinema from 1981, rather than exploring diverse identities.

How does State Border: Vol. 2. Peaceful Summer of '21 portray gender?

Limited

The story highlights masculine leadership and military prowess through its focus on Red Army operations. Women likely play supporting roles within a traditional hierarchy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is State Border: Vol. 2. Peaceful Summer of '21?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes unity against external threats. Although the Soviet setting includes various ethnicities, the portrayal tends to show a homogenous view of the state's defenders.

How does State Border: Vol. 2. Peaceful Summer of '21 represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot centers on state patriotism and the protection of national institutions. It emphasizes the importance of centralized authority and stability against outside threats.

Does State Border: Vol. 2. Peaceful Summer of '21 include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical or cognitive disabilities in the film. The narrative does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

  • Presents a clear historical perspective on Soviet border security and state-sanctioned narratives of the time.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or diverse gender roles.
  • Limited engagement with diverse identities or non-traditional social structures.
  • Focuses on a homogenous depiction of state defenders rather than showcasing ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

On instructions from Polish intelligence, a group of bandits dress up in Red Army uniforms and attack a Soviet border town.

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