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October (Ten Days that Shook the World)

Name: October (Ten Days that Shook the World)
Director: Sergei Eisenstein, Grigori Aleksandrov
Released: 1928
Duration: 115 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

1928

Director

Sergei Eisenstein, Grigori Aleksandrov

Runtime

115 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Eisenstein’s film prioritizes ideological impact and the power of the collective over individual identity politics. By using the 'montage of attractions,' the film aims to break down traditional storytelling to serve a revolutionary purpose. While the film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ and disabled individuals, it excels in its cultural deconstruction. It challenges established Western-style governance and religious hierarchies, presenting them as systems of oppression. Ultimately, the work prioritizes socioeconomic unity over personal identity. It succeeds as a critique of institutional power but remains limited by its focus on a homogeneous, idealized proletariat.

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Category Breakdown

Does October (Ten Days that Shook the World) have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-straight relationships or identities. It focuses solely on class-based struggles, leaving no room for queer stories.

How does October (Ten Days that Shook the World) portray gender?

Fair

Women are shown as workers and soldiers, not just domestic figures. However, the film emphasizes the collective 'mass hero' over individual women's roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is October (Ten Days that Shook the World)?

Fair

The film focuses mainly on the internal class struggle of the Russian working class. Diversity is shown through different socioeconomic levels rather than ethnic variety.

How does October (Ten Days that Shook the World) represent religion and culture?

Excellent

It offers a strong critique of monarchy, bourgeois state, and religious authority. It highlights the dismantling of these traditional, oppressive structures.

Does October (Ten Days that Shook the World) include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no focus on neurodivergence or physical disabilities. Characters are portrayed as idealized, healthy revolutionaries.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles by integrating women into the workforce and military
Offers a powerful critique of monarchy, religious authority, and capitalist structures
Highlights the collective power of the working class against oppressive institutions

Limited or Absent

Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives
Does not provide visibility for neurodivergent or physically disabled individuals
Prioritizes class over ethnic diversity, focusing on a homogeneous ethnic makeup

Official Synopsis

Sergei M. Eisenstein's docu-drama about the 1917 October Revolution in Russia. Made ten years after the events and edited in Eisenstein's 'Soviet Montage' style, it re-enacts in celebratory terms several key scenes from the revolution.

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