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The Seventh Bullet

Name: The Seventh Bullet
Director: Ali Khamraev
Released: 1973
Duration: 79 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

1973

Director

Ali Khamraev

Runtime

79 minutes

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The Seventh Bullet is a regional historical drama that offers a non-Western perspective on conflict. By focusing on Central Asian identities and the clash between the military and local rebels, it effectively counters the dominance of Western-centric war stories. However, the film's impact is constrained by its emphasis on traditional gender hierarchies. The narrative centers on masculine leadership and combat, limiting opportunities for diverse gender expressions and women's ability to drive the story. While the film provides a valuable localized narrative, its lack of LGBTQ+ and disability representation affects its overall diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Seventh Bullet have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities. It focuses on traditional masculine roles typical of 1970s war films.

How does The Seventh Bullet portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a power struggle dominated by male figures in military leadership. Women play a supporting role, with their influence secondary to the main male-driven conflicts and combat.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Seventh Bullet?

Good

The film features a predominantly non-Western cast set in Central Asia, challenging Western-centric war narratives through regional ethnic identities.

How does The Seventh Bullet represent religion and culture?

Good

The story delves into the tension between Soviet authority and local rebel movements. It presents a nuanced view of regional upheaval and struggles.

Does The Seventh Bullet include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical or cognitive disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Features a non-Western, non-Anglo-Saxon cast in a Central Asian setting.
Challenges Western-centric war narratives through regional ethnic identities.
Examines complex post-revolutionary landscapes and local resistance.

Limited or Absent

Increase women's ability to drive the story within the central military conflict.
Expand representation beyond traditional masculine archetypes.
Include diverse gender identities and disability perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Despite the restoration of Soviet power in the area, Basmachis continue to arrive from across the border, bringing death and destruction to peaceful villages. One of the bands of rebels is led by Khairulla who is pitted against the militsiya (local militia) leader Maxumov. At first it seems hopeless for Maxumov as the rebels capture most of his men, winning them over to his side. He has only one strategy left; to give himself up, and try to explain to the people that Khairulla has deceived them, turning the soldiers back to revolution. Later in pursuit of his enemy, he chases Khairulla across a river. He has only one bullet left -- the seventh, and he must not miss his target!

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