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Chrysanthemums Time

Chrysanthemums Time

Representation Score

7.9/10

Good

2017

Director

Dmytro Moiseiev

Runtime

70 minutes

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Chrysanthemums Time is a contemplative character study that centers on a female protagonist's solitary navigation of grief. By using a road-movie structure, the film emphasizes individual ability to act and the internal landscape of loss over traditional communal resolutions. The narrative's strength lies in its focus on individuals who may feel lost, suggesting a critique of social stability. It prioritizes subjective emotional truth and the complexities of the human psyche. However, the film lacks explicit evidence regarding specific demographic diversity or systemic subversion. The representation remains largely centered on the protagonist's internal state and localized regional context.

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Category Breakdown

Does Chrysanthemums Time have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly confirm any LGBTQ+ characters or identities that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight. However, the focus on individual journeys suggests a narrative space where diverse identities might exist.

How does Chrysanthemums Time portray gender?

Good

Olga is a central female protagonist who navigates a profound personal crisis. Her independence and autonomy highlight her role as a strong character who doesn't rely on traditional patriarchal support structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Chrysanthemums Time?

Fair

Set in Kyiv and its surroundings, the film likely reflects the local ethnic composition. There is no specific evidence of multicultural casting or challenging ethnic hierarchies.

How does Chrysanthemums Time represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative explores subjective morality and the complexities of the human condition. By focusing on individual failures rather than institutional or religious ideals, it adopts a more secular, postmodern perspective.

Does Chrysanthemums Time include disability representation?

Fair

While no physical disabilities are mentioned, the central theme of grief functions as a study of psychological distress. The film prioritizes the lived experience of internal mental health struggles.

Present on Screen

  • Centers on a female protagonist with significant solitary ability to act.
  • Explores complex psychological states and the internal experience of grief.
  • Avoids traditional patriarchal or institutional moral frameworks.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
  • Provides no evidence of multicultural casting or racial diversity beyond the local setting.
  • Does not explicitly address physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After losing a close person, Olga is left alone with her grief. With no one to share the loss with, she buys a car and goes on a journey around Kyiv and its surroundings. On her way she meets people who have lost themselves: some through constant lies, others because of a bad choice.

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