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Dubrovskiy

Name: Dubrovskiy
Director: Aleksandr Ivanovsky
Released: 1936
Duration: 75 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

1936

K-16

Director

Aleksandr Ivanovsky

Runtime

75 minutes

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Dubrovskiy is a period drama that prioritizes socioeconomic friction over individual identity diversity. The film's strength lies in its cultural critique, using a Robin Hood-style narrative to challenge the legitimacy of the landed aristocracy and established legal authority. However, the film remains deeply traditional in its social depictions. It lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and maintains a homogeneous ethnic cast consistent with its historical setting. Gender roles are also strictly defined, with male characters driving the political and physical conflict. Ultimately, the film functions as a study of class struggle.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dubrovskiy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to the social and cinematic conventions of its era. There are no depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy.

How does Dubrovskiy portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on male characters and their transition to outlaws. Female characters primarily serve as emotional anchors or romantic interests.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dubrovskiy?

Limited

The film presents a relatively homogeneous ethnic cast typical of 19th-century Russia. It focuses on social class rather than ethnic diversity.

How does Dubrovskiy represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film engages deeply with anti-feudalist themes by framing the aristocracy as corrupt. It prioritizes class solidarity and the defiance of oppressive institutions.

Does Dubrovskiy include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Provides a sophisticated critique of corrupt institutional authority and the ruling elite.
Highlights the ability to act of the oppressed class through themes of systemic resistance.
Engages deeply with anti-feudalist and anti-capitalist cultural frameworks.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy.
Reinforces traditional gender roles where women serve primarily as emotional anchors.
Maintains a homogeneous ethnic cast with little racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

Peasant rebelling, pictures of folk anger - here accent that had to put Ivanovo in a new film. The manuscript of novel was found post mortem Pushkin in his papers. The name he did not have and remained unfinished. Intention of "Dubrovskiy" was prompted by an actual incident. A few variants of upshot of novel were saved. Ivanov became familiar with all and wrote it.

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