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The Place on the Tricorne

Name: The Place on the Tricorne
Director: Yermek Shinarbayev
Released: 1993
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

1993

Director

Yermek Shinarbayev

Runtime

82 minutes

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The film presents a localized, existentialist viewpoint that challenges Western cinematic traditions. By focusing on Central Asian youth and regional settings, it offers a unique narrative structure. However, it lacks explicit progressive representation. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or disability inclusion, and the gender dynamics seem to follow traditional social pressures rather than challenging hierarchies. Overall, the film's strength lies in its cultural departure from mainstream norms, even if it adheres to traditional romantic and social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Place on the Tricorne have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't show any clear LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It follows traditional romantic frameworks typical of dramas from the early 1990s.

How does The Place on the Tricorne portray gender?

Fair

Both boys and girls have equal focus in the story. They share experiences of existential questioning and emotional sensitivity in their social environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Place on the Tricorne?

Good

The film focuses on Central Asian identities, moving away from Anglo-Saxon dominance. Its regional setting offers a meaningful break from Hollywood's usual demographic norms.

How does The Place on the Tricorne represent religion and culture?

Fair

The movie looks at personal morality and individual existential struggles. It contrasts youthful rebellion with high art like poetry and music, challenging societal stability.

Does The Place on the Tricorne include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Focuses on non-Western, Central Asian identities and regional social textures.
Offers a meaningful departure from Hollywood-standardized demographic norms.
Explores nuanced themes of individual existentialism and personal morality.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
Provides no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Does not clearly challenge traditional gender hierarchies or social roles.

Official Synopsis

To do with himself in this world - the eternal question of youth. On the boys and girls wander from lane to lane, from apartment to apartment, get into fights, to the police station. At the same time they read wonderful poetry, listening to beautiful music, and sincere love. They have a delicate taste and a pure soul, but still to do with himself, where?

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