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The Double

Name: The Double
Director: Evgeniy Abyzov
Released: 2013
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2013

Director

Evgeniy Abyzov

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates as a conventional comedy centered on the doppelgänger cliché, using the likeness between a celebrity and a masseur to explore class disparity and the transactional nature of fame. While it examines social strata, it lacks intentional disruption of systemic hierarchies, remaining within established comedic frameworks. Ultimately, the work prioritizes character-driven situational humor over diverse or subversive representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Double have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on the social and professional friction between two men, adhering to traditional structures without exploring non-cisgender identities.

How does The Double portray gender?

Limited

Narrative ability to act is heavily focused on male protagonists. The film does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Double?

Limited

The cast appears homogeneous, reflecting its regional production context. The story functions as a localized comedy without multicultural exploration.

How does The Double represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot explores socioeconomic tensions between celebrity and working-class life, focusing on individual social mobility without challenging institutional frameworks.

Does The Double include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of neurodivergence or physical disabilities being central to the character arcs. These themes are not utilized for meaningful representation.

Present on Screen

Explores the comedic tension between different social classes.
Uses the doppelgänger cliché to examine the fragmentation of identity.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of non-cisgender identities or LGBTQ+ perspectives.
Concentrates narrative ability to act almost exclusively within male characters.
Fails to incorporate diverse ethnic backgrounds or multicultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Igor Uspensky's popularity is growing faster than he can find time for social events, parties, photo shoots, and interacting with the public. At the same time, in one of the small beauty salons, a local masseur named Seva, who looks exactly like Uspensky, is filming a commercial. Igor finds a solution to his problem and offers Seva a partnership.

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