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Additional Lesson
Representation Score
5.0/10
Fair
2022
Director
Anna Kurbatova
Runtime
97 minutes
Average Rating
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Additional Lesson serves as a character study of a female officer ensnared in a bureaucratic trap. It challenges traditional gender roles by placing a woman in a high-stakes position that is ultimately undermined by societal and familial pressures. However, the film lacks visible diversity in terms of LGBTQ+ representation and ethnic variety, limiting its broader social impact. Its strength lies in its critique of institutional truth and the fragility of individual reputation within a rigid social structure.
Category Breakdown
Does Additional Lesson have LGBTQ+ representation?
The story does not include any explicitly identified LGBTQ+ characters. Instead, it focuses on the legal and social repercussions of non-traditional relationships.
How does Additional Lesson portray gender?
Vera Sedova is portrayed as a powerful female leader who faces personal and social challenges due to her professional decisions.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Additional Lesson?
The film appears to be set in a homogeneous environment with no evident racial or ethnic diversity among the cast.
How does Additional Lesson represent religion and culture?
The story critiques the infallibility of institutions and the weakening of traditional family structures. It delves into subjective morality through the protagonist's struggles.
Does Additional Lesson include disability representation?
There is no information available about characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in this film.
Present on Screen
- Highlights a female protagonist in a position of professional authority and physical empowerment.
- Offers a nuanced critique of institutional power and the erosion of traditional support systems.
- Explores intricate themes of subjective morality and systemic scrutiny.
Limited or Absent
- Does not feature explicit LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
- Fails to include documented racial and ethnic diversity among the cast.
- Lacks engagement with disability representation.
Official Synopsis
During the next duty, patrolman Vera Sedova single-handedly prevents a tragedy at the college, but a student dies in the process. She claims that the guy had a sawed-off gun, however, no weapons were found. The policewoman is cursed by her parents and the public. The only one who becomes humanly sorry for Vera is the appointed lawyer Ilya Nesterov. Ilya is more and more immersed in the case and is convinced that his client may be right.
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