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State Border: Vol. 7. Salty Wind

Name: State Border: Vol. 7. Salty Wind
Director: Gennadiy Ivanov
Released: 1988
Duration: 128 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1988

Director

Gennadiy Ivanov

Runtime

128 minutes

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This historical war drama centers on state security and the personal trauma of wartime displacement. The narrative is built around duty and the preservation of national boundaries, reflecting the conservative institutional values of the Soviet era. The film focuses on a male-centric mission involving saboteurs and a father's quest. While it touches on familial loss, it does not challenge or subvert traditional social hierarchies or gender roles. Overall, the work serves as a specific historical exploration of geopolitical tension rather than a platform for diverse social perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does State Border: Vol. 7. Salty Wind have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities. It adheres to traditional social structures typical of its time.

How does State Border: Vol. 7. Salty Wind portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male-led mission and a father's journey. Although a daughter plays a key role, she is portrayed within a conventional family structure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is State Border: Vol. 7. Salty Wind?

Fair

Set in Estonia, the film likely examines tensions between local ethnic groups and the state. The representation focuses on a homogeneous or state-aligned cast.

How does State Border: Vol. 7. Salty Wind represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes institutional values and state-defined duties. It prioritizes national security and the impact of wartime displacement over cultural critique.

Does State Border: Vol. 7. Salty Wind include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in the story.

Present on Screen

Explores the intricate balance between personal loss and the collective state obligation.
Offers a specific historical perspective on the geopolitical landscape of 1959 Estonia.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional narratives.
Does not include characters facing disabilities or neurodivergent experiences.
Maintains traditional gender hierarchies without challenging established social roles.

Official Synopsis

A group of saboteurs was sent into Estonia in 1959. This group included a local resident who also has his own personal goal: to find the daughter he lost at the end of the war while fleeing abroad.

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