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12 Months

Name: 12 Months
Director: Aleksandr Barshak
Released: 2013
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2013

Director

Aleksandr Barshak

Runtime

93 minutes

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The film operates within a traditional framework, emphasizing conventional romantic and social storylines over progressive social commentary. While it features a strong female protagonist, the narrative lacks the complexity needed to engage with diverse identities. Its focus remains on a character-driven arc centered around personal ambition in a metropolitan setting, reinforcing established cultural hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does 12 Months have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows typical romantic storylines common in the romance-comedy genre. It does not explore non-traditional gender identities or challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does 12 Months portray gender?

Fair

Masha Smirnova provides a central female perspective as she navigates Moscow. However, her journey may emphasize individualistic goals rather than addressing broader gender power structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 12 Months?

Limited

Set in Moscow, the production likely includes actors primarily from similar backgrounds. The narrative focuses on local social dynamics without blending different ethnicities.

How does 12 Months represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows a common aspirational path found in urban dramas. It reinforces existing social structures rather than deconstructing traditional family or societal norms.

Does 12 Months include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurological, or mental health conditions in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film offers a central female protagonist, providing a degree of control and influence through Masha Smirnova's journey.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks engagement with diverse identities or non-traditional gender representations.
The casting and setting suggest a homogeneous approach that misses opportunities for racial and ethnic diversity.
The story follows standard aspirational clichés rather than challenging existing social or cultural institutions.

Official Synopsis

Masha Smirnova is a young girl who came to Moscow to conquer the big city. Here she finds a way to make all here wishes come true. But for other people this way is not so pleasant, sometimes even painful.

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