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The Thirteen

Name: The Thirteen
Director: Mikhail Romm
Released: 1937
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

1937

Director

Mikhail Romm

Runtime

90 minutes

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The film serves as a critical examination of traditional power structures, emphasizing the dismantling of class-based and institutional hierarchies. This ideological focus contributes to its strong cultural representation score. While the narrative effectively challenges established social and economic norms, it does not address contemporary categories such as LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities. The focus remains on the political and military aspects of the revolutionary collective.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Thirteen have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. It follows the social norms of the 1937 Soviet Union.

How does The Thirteen portray gender?

Fair

Women are shown as active participants in the revolution rather than passive figures. Their roles are part of the larger party structure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Thirteen?

Fair

The film introduces ethnic diversity through a Middle Asian setting, but focuses mainly on the Red Army leaders. Representation supports the plot’s theme of resource control.

How does The Thirteen represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story criticizes capitalism, monarchy, and religion as oppressive forces. It promotes a new collective order that replaces these hierarchies.

Does The Thirteen include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not highlight any visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are defined by their military roles and political importance.

Present on Screen

The film provides meaningful roles for women as active political participants.
It offers a deep critique of traditional capitalism, monarchy, and religious institutions.
The narrative successfully breaks down established socio-political hierarchies in favor of a collective order.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.
There is no focus on visible or invisible disabilities.
The film’s focus remains on the Red Army, limiting exploration of ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

The film tells about a band of demobilized Red Army men and two civilians who cross a Middle Asian desert. They are forced to do battle with superior forces of Basmachi rebels for the dry draw-well.

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