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Thirty-three

Name: Thirty-three
Director: Georgiy Daneliya
Released: 1965
Duration: 73 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

1965

Director

Georgiy Daneliya

Runtime

73 minutes

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Thirty-three is a mid-century Soviet lyrical comedy that emphasizes humanism and absurdist humor over identity-focused narratives. The plot revolves around a rare biological anomaly—a thirty-third tooth—that propels the protagonist from provincial obscurity to scientific renown. Given its historical context, the film lacks the structure to address multiple aspects of identity. It adheres to the conventional social and demographic norms of the 1960s, engaging minimally with underrepresented identities or systemic power dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Thirty-three have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex relationships. It focuses on the protagonist's medical condition and how society reacts to his unusual physical trait.

How does Thirty-three portray gender?

Fair

Women are shown in various roles within the town and scientific community, but they conform to traditional 1960s stereotypes. The film offers a balanced yet conventional portrayal of gender roles during that time.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Thirty-three?

Limited

The cast is predominantly homogeneous, reflecting the demographics of a Soviet provincial area. The film operates within a relatively uniform social landscape without diverse casting.

How does Thirty-three represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story aligns with secular Soviet values, emphasizing scientific inquiry over religious morality. Social conflicts are framed through human flaws rather than systemic institutional oppression.

Does Thirty-three include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's unique physical condition is used primarily for comedic effect rather than a deeper exploration of disability. His exclusion is portrayed through absurdist humor.

Present on Screen

Offers a balanced, conventional depiction of mid-century social roles.
Focuses on humanism and the universal human condition through scientific inquiry.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more intentional disruption of traditional social hierarchies.
Needs more representation of LGBTQ+, racial, and diverse ethnic identities.
Uses the protagonist's physical anomaly primarily for comedic effect rather than a nuanced disability study.

Official Synopsis

The dentist of the provincial town of Upper Yamki made an unexpected scientific discovery by finding the thirty-third tooth in the patient’s oral cavity, Ivan Sergeyevich Travkin. Travkin, exhausted from pain, was taken to Moscow. Ivan Sergeyevich first becomes a patient of a madhouse (thanks to envious persons), and then — a hero of a scientific international conference and, finally, a patient of a dentist professor Bruk.

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