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The Detective

The Detective

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

1979

Director

Vladimir Fokin

Runtime

129 minutes

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The Detective is a product of the late Soviet era, shaped by state-sanctioned social structures rather than modern identity politics. Its narrative structure aligns with the traditional institutional norms of the 1970s, without any intention to disrupt demographic hierarchies. As a crime mystery centered around a rookie detective, the film likely emphasizes masculine authority and a homogeneous cast. The lack of diverse representation results in a low overall diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Detective have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ identities or non-binary genders. It adheres to the assumption that everyone is straight and cisgender, which was common in Soviet cinema of the time.

How does The Detective portray gender?

Limited

The film likely emphasizes traditional gender roles by focusing on a male protagonist. Women do not seem to have prominent roles or positions of intellectual superiority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Detective?

Limited

The casting is fairly uniform, reflecting the demographics of the 1979 production environment. There is no indication of intentional ethnic diversity or actors from different racial backgrounds.

How does The Detective represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film follows the socialist realism style typical of its era. It does not show any clear anti-Western themes or deviations from the period's institutional norms.

Does The Detective include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a clear look into the state-sanctioned aesthetic and social frameworks of the late Soviet period.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks representation of non-straight and non-cisgender identities and diverse ethnic groups.
  • The film reinforces traditional gender hierarchies instead of challenging masculine authority.
  • There is no inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A story about a rookie detective in the beginning of his investigative career.

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