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Lev Yashin. The Dream Goalkeeper

Name: Lev Yashin. The Dream Goalkeeper
Director: Vasily Chiginsky
Released: 2019
Duration: 120 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Vasily Chiginsky

Runtime

120 minutes

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This biographical drama portrays mid-20th century Soviet life, emphasizing historical realism and national heritage. The narrative structure upholds traditional values and celebrates individual achievement within established state systems. By adhering strictly to the social norms of its era, the film reinforces conventional structures of masculinity and ethnic homogeneity. It functions as a period piece reflecting the demographic and institutional realities of the time without challenging them. Overall, the film provides a conventional view of the Soviet sports system. It lacks the multi-layered approaches or subversions of social hierarchies found in more inclusive modern cinema.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lev Yashin. The Dream Goalkeeper have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a mid-20th century Soviet male athlete and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities.

How does Lev Yashin. The Dream Goalkeeper portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male protagonist in a male-dominated sporting world. It follows traditional gender roles and does not include female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lev Yashin. The Dream Goalkeeper?

Minimal

The film features a homogeneous ethnic cast typical of its Soviet setting. It does not showcase diverse racial identities or varied cultural backgrounds.

How does Lev Yashin. The Dream Goalkeeper represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative highlights Soviet institutional structures and state-aligned athletic excellence. It emphasizes historical accuracy over critical examination of systemic issues.

Does Lev Yashin. The Dream Goalkeeper include disability representation?

Minimal

The film emphasizes physical prowess and athletic ability. It does not focus on visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers a historically accurate depiction of mid-20th century Soviet life.
Highlights the authentic biographical journey of a legendary athlete.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from including more female characters or diverse gender roles.
Should consider showcasing more diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds.
May explore or challenge traditional patriarchal and state-aligned structures.

Official Synopsis

An ordinary working class boy, like all his peers, he played football day and night and dreamed of being a striker. But no matter which team he played for - in the yard, at the factory, or in the army - he was inevitably put in goal.

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