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State Border: Vol. 1. We are Ours, We are New...

Name: State Border: Vol. 1. We are Ours, We are New...
Director: Boris Stepanov
Released: 1980
Duration: 131 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1980

Director

Boris Stepanov

Runtime

131 minutes

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State Border: Vol. 1. We are Ours, We are New... operates as a traditional historical drama that upholds established state hierarchies. The narrative structure emphasizes the continuity of the institutional framework over individual social exploration. The film focuses on the formation of national identity through the lens of duty and border integrity. This approach favors state-sanctioned realism, which limits the depth of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Ultimately, the work serves to maintain the stability of the Soviet state. It lacks the structural elements necessary to challenge or subvert conventional social or gender roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does State Border: Vol. 1. We are Ours, We are New... have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It follows the social norms of 1980s Soviet state productions, emphasizing traditional social structures.

How does State Border: Vol. 1. We are Ours, We are New... portray gender?

Limited

Male characters play a significant role in driving the story within a military and state framework. The narrative highlights traditional masculine leadership and institutional hierarchy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is State Border: Vol. 1. We are Ours, We are New...?

Fair

The cast likely reflects the diverse ethnic makeup of the USSR. However, representation serves to reinforce a unified state identity rather than exploring nuanced ethnic complexities.

How does State Border: Vol. 1. We are Ours, We are New... represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film promotes patriotism and the stability of state institutions. It reinforces traditional nationalistic and institutional values rather than offering a critique of them.

Does State Border: Vol. 1. We are Ours, We are New... include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with disabilities being utilized with real power. Disability is not a central narrative component in this historical drama.

Present on Screen

Reflects the multi-ethnic composition of the Soviet state through its cast.

Limited or Absent

Lacks significant roles for female characters, focusing instead on masculine leadership.
Provides no representation or real power for characters with disabilities.
Fails to explore nuanced ethnic complexities or LGBTQ+ identities.
Prioritizes nationalistic institutional values over social critique.

Official Synopsis

A former officer of the Separate Border Guard Corps accepts an offer to head the customs service of the young Soviet state.

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