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31st of June

Name: 31st of June
Director: Leonid Kvinikhidze
Released: 1978
Duration: 142 min

Representation Score

7.5/10

Good

1978

Director

Leonid Kvinikhidze

Runtime

142 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

31st of June is a lyrical, postmodern exploration of time and longing. It elevates the female lead to a central role, giving her significant psychological depth and ability to act within the dreamscape. However, the film remains tied to traditional romantic and demographic conventions, featuring a largely homogeneous European cast. While its structure is intellectually sophisticated, its representation of identity and race is limited to a narrow, Eurocentric scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does 31st of June have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between a man and a woman. It does not include same-sex intimacy or non-binary gender identities.

How does 31st of June portray gender?

Good

The female lead plays a significant role in driving the story, influencing the protagonist's journey and shaping his perception of time.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 31st of June?

Fair

The film features a predominantly European cast with little diversity in racial backgrounds.

How does 31st of June represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes universal themes rather than specific religious or cultural traditions. It presents history through a dream-like, non-linear perspective.

Does 31st of June include disability representation?

Fair

The film concentrates on metaphysical and romantic themes without depicting physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The female lead is given significant narrative ability to act and psychological depth.
The film's postmodern structure challenges conventional, linear storytelling.
It explores universal human connections through a poetic, subjective lens.

Limited or Absent

The cast reflects a homogeneous European demographic with little racial diversity.
The romantic framework adheres to standard heterosexual patterns.
There is a lack of representation regarding physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A lonely journalist in some West European country has a vision about the princess of his city who lived in XII century.

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