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We, the Undersigned

Name: We, the Undersigned
Director: Tatyana Lioznova
Released: 1981
Duration: 138 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

1981

Director

Tatyana Lioznova

Runtime

138 minutes

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We, the Undersigned is a character-driven drama that highlights the tension between personal conscience and institutional bureaucracy. It offers a critique of systemic power and social utility, moving away from Western-centric individualistic ideals. However, the film is limited by its historical context, lacking modern markers of LGBTQ+ representation and racial diversity, which affects its overall score. Ultimately, it provides a meaningful exploration of humanistic drama and professional ability to act, despite remaining within the demographic and social constraints of its era.

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Category Breakdown

Does We, the Undersigned have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to the traditional social structures of 1981 Soviet cinema. It does not explore any non-straight relationships or identities.

How does We, the Undersigned portray gender?

Fair

Female characters have a strong presence, showing ability to act in professional and social contexts rather than just domestic roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We, the Undersigned?

Limited

The casting reflects the demographic uniformity typical of Soviet-era dramas, focusing on the socio-economic conditions of a specific community.

How does We, the Undersigned represent religion and culture?

Good

The story examines the moral complexities of collective responsibility within a state-managed economy, critiquing systemic rigidity and bureaucratic corruption from a non-Western perspective.

Does We, the Undersigned include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities playing central roles in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Critiques institutional power and bureaucratic corruption effectively.
Features female characters with significant roles in professional and social settings.
Addresses complex moral issues related to collective responsibility and state systems.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
Shows limited racial or ethnic diversity.
Does not feature characters with disabilities as central figures.

Official Synopsis

The main events unfold in the train. The acceptance committee from Moscow, revealing deficiencies in the constructed bakery, did not sign the act of its delivery. But the fate of not only many people associated with the construction, but also the life of the town as a whole depends on this. Lyonya Shindin — a conscientious and decent man — is trying by all means and by any means to change the decision of the commission...

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