
Petrovka Street, Number 38
1980

Representation Score
Limited
1981
Director
Boris Grigorev
Runtime
87 minutes
Average Rating
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Ogaryova Street, Number 6 is a period-specific crime procedural that prioritizes regional ethnic diversity through its multi-city setting. The movement between Moscow and Georgia provides a sense of geographic breadth. However, the film's narrative structure remains traditional, focusing on male-driven investigative efforts and reinforcing established institutional hierarchies common to the era's genre conventions. While the film avoids monolithic clichés by portraying a diverse tapestry of identities, it lacks depth in gender ability to act and queer representation, remaining firmly within the social structures of its production.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on a procedural investigation into homicide and illegal gemstone production. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or explorations of queer intimacy present in the narrative.
The male protagonist and criminal network hold significant roles in the story. A young actress appears but mainly serves as a catalyst for the investigation rather than an independent character.
The story spans multiple territories, including Moscow, Leningrad, and Sukhumi. The use of Georgian surnames suggests a multi-ethnic cast and a diverse, union-wide setting.
The narrative operates within the Soviet institutional framework, emphasizing justice through official law enforcement. It prioritizes the restoration of social stability over anti-establishment themes.
There are no identifiable depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the available plot details.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Detective Kostenko is traveling between Moscow and Sukhumi trying to find the responsible for double homicide.

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