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Sunday

Name: Sunday
Director: Svetlana Proskurina
Released: 2019
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2019

Director

Svetlana Proskurina

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Sunday is a realistic drama that focuses on individual existential struggles rather than broader social issues. It works as a reflective character study set in a stagnant small town environment. The film offers a meaningful female perspective, breaking away from typical crime drama stereotypes. However, it maintains a traditional demographic makeup. Overall, the work does not engage explicitly with overlapping aspects of identity, choosing instead to explore the tension between personal ability to act and everyday life.

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Category Breakdown

Does Sunday have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not show characters with non-binary genders or LGBTQ+ identities. The social world focuses on personal emotions rather than exploring sexual or gender identity.

How does Sunday portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a woman's perspective, offering a meaningful look at female experiences. It challenges traditional male dominance by focusing on a woman's inner life and actions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Sunday?

Limited

The casting reflects a similar demographic typical of a Russian town. The story does not use diverse ethnic backgrounds to challenge traditional social structures.

How does Sunday represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores existential themes and moral ambiguity rather than religious or state-driven morals. It shows an observational picture of economic hardship without taking a political stand.

Does Sunday include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not prominently feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Characters face psychological and existential challenges rather than issues related to neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a meaningful female perspective that challenges traditional male dominance.
Offers a nuanced look at a woman's inner life and quiet strength.
Uses poetic realism to create a deep, reflective character study.

Limited or Absent

Lacks clear representations of non-binary genders or LGBTQ+ stories.
Maintains a similar demographic that does not challenge traditional social structures.
Does not include prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A well-known civil servant from the Mayor's Office in a provincial Russian town receives a note: You'll soon die. He takes no notice, and gets ready for his normal Sunday – family problems, his personal life, work, other matters… But this Sunday turns out very far from normal. From the very start things come crashing down, smiting everything in its path, including all plans, external composure, and even his own life.

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