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Aleksandr's Price

Aleksandr's Price

Representation Score

6.3/10

Good

2013

Not Rated

Director

Pau Masó

Runtime

108 minutes

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Aleksandr's Price is a gritty examination of systemic failure and the commodification of the self. It avoids traditional heroic arcs, focusing instead on the survival of a displaced Russian youth navigating a predatory capitalist framework. The film succeeds in challenging traditional masculine expectations and provides a nuanced look at the immigrant experience. It prioritizes the perspective of those who are excluded over idealized depictions of state or family stability. However, the narrative's focus on specific socio-economic struggles leaves little room for broader representation of disabilities or diverse religious perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Aleksandr's Price have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film explores identity formation and the fluidity of self through the lens of sex work. The protagonist's internal struggle suggests a non-traditional exploration of identity that moves beyond assumptions about straight relationships.

How does Aleksandr's Price portray gender?

Good

By centering a male protagonist in a position of extreme vulnerability, the film challenges traditional expectations of masculinity. It strips the character of control, focusing instead on his social disenfranchisement.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Aleksandr's Price?

Good

The narrative provides a meaningful look at the immigrant experience within the Russian diaspora. It highlights the friction between ethnic identity and the systemic barriers of a foreign social structure.

How does Aleksandr's Price represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques Western institutional stability, portraying the system as a predatory force rather than a protector. It frames survivalist actions as necessary responses to an oppressive socio-economic environment.

Does Aleksandr's Price include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no explicit evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional male clichés by centering a male protagonist in a position of extreme vulnerability.
  • Provides a meaningful critique of the immigrant experience and the systemic barriers facing the Russian diaspora.
  • Explores complex themes of identity formation and the fluidity of self within a survivalist context.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation or focus regarding physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • The narrow focus on socio-economic survival limits the exploration of diverse religious or cultural backgrounds.

Official Synopsis

The life of an illegal Russian boy who, after losing his family, is pushed into becoming an escort - ultimately trying to come to terms with who he thinks he is.

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