
Peculiarities of the National Fishing
1998

Representation Score
Limited
1995
Not RatedDirector
Aleksandr Rogozhkin
Runtime
93 minutes
Average Rating
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The film uses the peculiarities of traditional hunting practices to satirize the social structures of 1990s Russia. It effectively critiques the rigid hierarchies of state institutions, presenting a chaotic yet humanistic social reality. However, the film lacks diverse representation, particularly for LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities. The social sphere remains almost entirely male, and female characters have limited roles and depth.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. The plot revolves around traditional masculine bonding through shared activities like drinking and hunting.
The story is dominated by male characters. Female characters appear but mainly serve as objects of desire rather than having their own independent roles.
The setting is predominantly Russian with a homogeneous ethnic makeup. However, a Finnish character adds a minor international perspective to the story.
The film pokes fun at post-Soviet institutions by depicting high-ranking officials engaging in hedonistic behavior. A Zen Buddhist forest ranger introduces a hint of spiritual diversity.
The film does not feature any characters with physical or cognitive disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A Finn preparing a work on the Russian hunting traditions and customs, comes to Russia to collect materials and is invited to take part in a hunting party. His flamboyant companions include an Army general, with more than a passing resemblance to Aleksander Lebed, a police detective, local forest ranger (a devotee of Zen Buddhism) and some big-city types from St. Petersburg. Inevitably, their good intentions soon give way to endless drinking, visits to local farm girls and much else besides.

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