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1917: One Year, Two Revolutions

Name: 1917: One Year, Two Revolutions
Director: Bernard George
Released: 2017
Duration: 56 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2017

Director

Bernard George

Runtime

56 minutes

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This documentary prioritizes pedagogical and archival history over character-driven narratives. It centers on the socio-political upheaval of Imperial Russia, focusing on the transition from autocracy to revolution. The film excels in its thematic deconstruction of traditional power structures and historical hierarchies. However, it lacks multi-layered complexity, missing opportunities to highlight specific gendered roles, racial diversity, or LGBTQ+ identities within the historical context.

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Category Breakdown

Does 1917: One Year, Two Revolutions have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The documentary does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ individuals within the historical context of Imperial Russia.

How does 1917: One Year, Two Revolutions portray gender?

Fair

The film focuses on the collapse of the Imperial Russian hierarchy but does not delve into the roles and ability to act of female protagonists or the subversion of gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 1917: One Year, Two Revolutions?

Fair

The movie explores the internal dynamics of the Russian Empire, emphasizing class and political identity over specific multi-layered racial casting.

How does 1917: One Year, Two Revolutions represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film effectively documents the dismantling of traditional Western-aligned institutions and critiques established structures of power and monarchy through its focus on systemic upheaval.

Does 1917: One Year, Two Revolutions include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent identities in this work.

Present on Screen

Strong thematic focus on the deconstruction of traditional Western-aligned institutional power.
Effective documentation of systemic shifts and the collapse of historical social orders.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit representation for LGBTQ+ identities within the historical narrative.
Limited focus on the roles and ability to act of women or the subversion of gender roles.
Minimal emphasis on specific multi-layered racial or ethnic casting.

Official Synopsis

In February 1917, Imperial Russia plunges into revolution. Nine months of unrest before a coup brought about an upheaval that changed the course of history and profoundly altered the future of civilisation.

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