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One-Two, Soldiers Were Going...

Name: One-Two, Soldiers Were Going...
Director: Leonid Bykov
Released: 1976
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

1976

Director

Leonid Bykov

Runtime

87 minutes

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Leonid Bykov’s film centers on the psychological experiences of common soldiers, emphasizing the collective experience over individual heroics. It portrays the multi-ethnic composition of the Soviet Union, offering a nuanced view of a unified front during wartime. However, the film is limited by the social structures of its time, lacking modern representations of LGBTQ+ identities and gender diversity. Women are sidelined to passive roles, serving as symbols of domesticity or loss. Ultimately, the film celebrates collectivism, subverting traditional hero clichés by focusing on the shared struggles and communal bonds of a diverse group of soldiers.

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Category Breakdown

Does One-Two, Soldiers Were Going... have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to a traditional mid-20th-century dramatic framework and does not depict non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does One-Two, Soldiers Were Going... portray gender?

Minimal

The narrative focuses on male military leadership and camaraderie, with women appearing mainly as symbols of domestic life or grief, reinforcing passive roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is One-Two, Soldiers Were Going...?

Fair

The cast includes a variety of ethnicities reflecting the diverse makeup of the USSR, emphasizing the unity of the Red Army during wartime.

How does One-Two, Soldiers Were Going... represent religion and culture?

Good

The film highlights the shared sacrifice of the working class, emphasizing collective resilience against fascism, and downplaying individual heroism.

Does One-Two, Soldiers Were Going... include disability representation?

Limited

Physical injuries and combat traumas are shown, highlighting the sacrifices made during war but not delving into individual ability to act.

Present on Screen

Reflects the multi-ethnic composition of the USSR through a diverse cast.
Highlights the shared struggles and communal bonds of soldiers.
Emphasizes collective resilience and the unified front during wartime.

Limited or Absent

Could include more representation of LGBTQ+ identities and gender diversity.
Women should have more active roles beyond being symbols of domesticity or loss.
Disability should be explored more deeply, beyond just marking combat sacrifice.

Official Synopsis

The families of 18 soldiers who heroically died in 1944 are meeting at the place of the squad last battle.

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