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95

Name: 95
Director: Aleksi Mäkelä
Released: 2017
Duration: 106 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Aleksi Mäkelä

Runtime

106 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

95 is a period drama that emphasizes national identity and collective memory over diverse representation. It highlights a specific historical milestone in Finnish sports history. The film's structure reinforces traditional social hierarchies and masculine sporting archetypes. By focusing on a moment of national unity, it aligns with the demographic realities of the 1990s. Overall, the work serves as a cultural touchstone for Finnish history but does not challenge conventional social norms or introduce diverse identity-based perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does 95 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on professional ice hockey and national reactions in 1995. There are no queer narratives or characters with non-binary gender identities in the plot.

How does 95 portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on the male-dominated world of professional sports. Male athletes and coaches play key roles in driving the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 95?

Limited

Set in mid-1990s Finland, the film reflects the era's predominantly Nordic demographic. The cast likely mirrors the ethnic makeup of that time.

How does 95 represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative celebrates national achievement and collective identity. It focuses on patriotism and the triumph of a national institution, emphasizing national pride.

Does 95 include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Captures a significant moment of Finnish national unity and cultural history.
Examines the impact of a major sporting victory on a nation.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender narratives.
Depends on traditional masculine archetypes within a male-dominated sports setting.
Reflects limited racial and ethnic diversity consistent with 1990s Nordic demographics.

Official Synopsis

Set in the final weekend of the year 1995 Ice Hockey World Championships, 95 tells through overlapping stories why Finland became a ice hockey world champion and how it affected the whole nation.

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