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Dangerous Corner

Name: Dangerous Corner
Director: Vladimir Basov
Released: 1972
Duration: 188 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1972

Director

Vladimir Basov

Runtime

188 minutes

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Dangerous Corner is a psychological drama that emphasizes the breakdown of interpersonal stability over broad demographic representation. The film centers on a closed social circle at a country retreat, using hidden secrets to create tension. While the film provides a deep look into complex human morality and the collapse of social facades, it lacks diverse representation. The narrative focuses on psychological realism rather than a wide range of identities. Ultimately, the film serves as a character-driven exploration of social transgressions, remaining grounded in the demographic norms of its era.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dangerous Corner have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not show any clear signs of non-straight relationships. Although secret relationships play a key role in the plot, there is no direct confirmation of LGBTQ+ characters.

How does Dangerous Corner portray gender?

Fair

Women are prominently featured in the main cast. They are central to the emotional storyline and help reveal the truth behind social facades.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dangerous Corner?

Limited

The film reflects the demographic uniformity common in Soviet cinema of the time. There is no significant ethnic diversity or varied racial casting in the main ensemble.

How does Dangerous Corner represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines moral relativism and the instability of social institutions. It critiques social norms through the lens of hidden truths and subjective morality.

Does Dangerous Corner include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Prominent female roles among the top-billed cast.
In-depth examination of complex human morality and social facades.
Engaging psychological realism through character-driven conflict.

Limited or Absent

No visible LGBTQ+ representation.
Limited racial and ethnic diversity in the ensemble.
No characters representing various disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Robert and Freda Caplan are entertaining guests at their country retreat. A chance remark by one of the guests ignites a series of devastating revelations, revealing a hitherto undiscovered tangle of clandestine relationships and dark secrets, the disclosures of which have tragic consequences...

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