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The Sixth

Name: The Sixth
Director: Samvel Gasparov
Released: 1982
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1982

Director

Samvel Gasparov

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Sixth is a conventional historical drama centered on the conflict between law enforcement and criminals following the Russian Civil War. It follows a traditional action-drama model, emphasizing the struggle between Glodov and the Vakhromeyev gang. The narrative prioritizes this conflict over addressing multi-layered issues. The film adheres to established genre clichés without attempting to deconstruct social hierarchies or include diverse identities. It lacks the intentionality needed to challenge systemic norms or provide varied representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Sixth have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities. The plot revolves around a typical male conflict.

How does The Sixth portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male-dominated paramilitary group and their internal power struggles. It emphasizes traditional masculine hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Sixth?

Fair

The film seems to follow historical demographic patterns without providing specific details about the ethnic makeup of the factions.

How does The Sixth represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film explores themes of authority during the reconstruction of a state. It focuses on traditional order without challenging social institutions.

Does The Sixth include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. The narrative does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

The film provides a historically accurate setting based on the aftermath of the Russian Civil War.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender characters.
The film reinforces traditional masculine hierarchies instead of subverting gender power dynamics.
There is no visible or invisible representation of characters with disabilities.
The story lacks intentional multi-layered casting or diverse ethnic representation.

Official Synopsis

The Civil War in Russia has just finished. The sixth chief of militia came to a small town in the south. Five Glodov’s predecessors had been killed by a gang of elusive Vakhromeyev. Now Glodov and his crew are going to have a mortal combat with the smart gangsters…

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