Leningrad in Struggle
1943
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900 Days
Representation Score
1.2/10
Minimal
2012
Director
Jessica Gorter
Runtime
76 minutes
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900 Days is a documentary focused on the emotional resilience of the nuclear family during military conflict. It emphasizes traditional social structures, highlighting the domestic labor of mothers and the stability provided by patriotism and faith. The film operates through a heavily Western lens, emphasizing national service and conventional family roles. While it offers a nuanced look at the psychological weight of deployment, it does so without challenging existing power dynamics or social hierarchies. Ultimately, the work serves as a portrait of strength found within established identities rather than a tool for social deconstruction.
Category Breakdown
Does 900 Days have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. It focuses solely on traditional nuclear family structures and domestic life.
How does 900 Days portray gender?
Women play significant roles as emotional anchors within the family. However, the film upholds traditional domestic roles without challenging gender hierarchies.
How racially and ethnically diverse is 900 Days?
The subjects are primarily Caucasian, presenting a homogeneous Western perspective. The inclusion of the Goldberg family adds some religious context, but there is limited representation of diverse racial backgrounds.
How does 900 Days represent religion and culture?
The documentary highlights patriotism, military service, and traditional Western values. Faith and prayer are shown as stabilizing forces within a conventional religious framework.
Does 900 Days include disability representation?
There are no prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Such identities do not serve as central narrative drivers or plot devices.
Present on Screen
- Provides a nuanced look at the emotional labor and psychological weight carried by mothers.
- Offers a detailed perspective on the domestic experiences of families during military service.
Limited or Absent
- Maintains a predominantly Caucasian and homogeneous demographic profile, lacking racial diversity.
- Reinforces traditional gender hierarchies and domestic roles without challenging them.
- Does not include LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationships within the narrative.
Official Synopsis
The documentary focuses on the struggles of those who survived the long siege by German forces during World War II (from 8 September 1941 to 27 January 1944). The three million inhabitants of Leningrad (now renamed St Petersburg) suffered extremes of starvation and deprivation.
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