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Beginning

Name: Beginning
Director: Artavazd Peleshian
Released: 1967
Duration: 10 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1967

Director

Artavazd Peleshian

Runtime

10 minutes

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Artavazd Peleshian’s film is a philosophical essay that prioritizes macro-historical shifts over individual character studies. Its avant-garde, montage-driven structure means it lacks the interpersonal dynamics necessary to explore specific identity-based experiences. The work excels in its systemic critique of power. By framing history through the lens of the October Revolution, it offers a perspective that challenges Western institutional dominance and emphasizes collective movement. Ultimately, the film is strong in its philosophical and systemic critiques but lacks the detailed exploration of specific identity-based experiences found in traditional narrative cinema.

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Category Breakdown

Does Beginning have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film functions as a non-narrative montage of observational footage. Because it lacks character arcs or interpersonal dialogue, there is no evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.

How does Beginning portray gender?

Limited

Gender representation is incidental rather than intentional. The absence of a traditional plot prevents the subversion of gender roles or the establishment of specific gendered ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Beginning?

Fair

The visual palette reflects the multi-ethnic landscape of the USSR. However, the film presents a broad humanistic view without centering specific ethnic identities or addressing racial hierarchies.

How does Beginning represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The work engages with anti-capitalist frameworks by focusing on the October Revolution. It prioritizes a systemic view of history that challenges traditional Western institutional dominance.

Does Beginning include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The focus remains on historical momentum rather than specific neurodivergent or physical experiences.

Present on Screen

Offers a powerful systemic critique of historical power structures.
Provides a broad, humanistic view of the diverse Soviet populace.
Challenges Western institutional dominance through an anti-capitalist lens.

Limited or Absent

Lacks character-driven narratives to explore specific identity-based experiences.
Provides no active engagement with gendered power dynamics or ability to act.
Fails to represent specific neurodivergent or physical experiences.

Official Synopsis

Philosophical essay about the October Revolution of 1917 in Russia, its influence on the destiny of the world in the 20th century.

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