Le Vertige
1926
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Under Western Eyes
Representation Score
2.2/10
Limited
1936
Director
Marc Allégret
Runtime
95 minutes
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Under Western Eyes is a political drama set in the 1930s that emphasizes the tension between individual ability to act and state power. While it offers a sophisticated look at political morality, it lacks diverse representation. The film's structure is centered on traditional masculine and Eurocentric themes common in 1930s cinema. It focuses on bureaucratic and political dynamics, leaving little room for diverse demographic inclusion. Overall, the film serves as a character-driven study of political upheaval without a strong focus on social or identity-based diversity.
Category Breakdown
Does Under Western Eyes have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses on political tensions of the 1930s without addressing non-straight relationships.
How does Under Western Eyes portray gender?
The story revolves around a male protagonist navigating powerful, masculine environments. Female characters do not play a significant role in driving the plot.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Under Western Eyes?
Set in 19th-century Russia, the film features a predominantly white, Eurocentric cast. There is no emphasis on racial or ethnic diversity within the historical context.
How does Under Western Eyes represent religion and culture?
The film explores political morality and systemic instability through the lens of a student caught in political turmoil. It critiques autocratic institutions.
Does Under Western Eyes include disability representation?
There is no mention of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film's main storyline.
Present on Screen
- Explores the conflict between individual morality and autocratic state power
- Provides a sophisticated, character-driven critique of traditional Western institutions
Limited or Absent
- Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives
- Focuses on traditional, masculine-coded spheres of power
- Maintains a predominantly Eurocentric and white casting approach
Official Synopsis
Political turmoil convulses 19th-century Russia as Razumov, a young student preparing for a career in the czarist bureaucracy, unwittingly becomes embroiled in the assassination of a public official.
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