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One Time Deal

Name: One Time Deal
Director: Ara Gabrielyan
Released: 1987
Duration: 77 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

1987

Director

Ara Gabrielyan

Runtime

77 minutes

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One Time Deal is a period-specific social comedy that reflects the constraints of the late-Soviet film industry. It primarily functions as a genre piece centered on crime and comedy within a specific historical context. The film lacks modern markers of diversity, such as varied gender identities or racial plurality. Its narrative focus remains on a localized, ethnically consistent group of workers. However, the film gains merit through its cultural commentary. By depicting characters attempting to secure private wealth against state oversight, it explores themes of moral relativism and skepticism toward institutional authority.

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Category Breakdown

Does One Time Deal have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ storylines or characters. It follows the social norms of 1987 Soviet cinema without challenging the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does One Time Deal portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male crew of builders, emphasizing traditional masculine roles. There is no indication of challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is One Time Deal?

Limited

Set in Moscow, the cast reflects the homogeneous demographics of the late-Soviet urban working class. The film lacks a multi-ethnic ensemble or racial diversity.

How does One Time Deal represent religion and culture?

Good

The plot critiques state control by highlighting characters who circumvent Soviet authorities. It explores individual actions against centralized institutions.

Does One Time Deal include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Offers a narrative deconstruction of state authority and centralized control.
Provides insight into the social tensions and individual actions within the late-Soviet era.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of diverse gender identities and LGBTQ+ narratives.
Features a homogeneous cast with minimal racial or ethnic plurality.
Relies on traditional masculine archetypes rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A crew of builders in charge of demolition of old buildings in Moscow find hidden treasure inside one of the houses scheduled for demolition. The plot evolves around their attempts to bypass the Soviet authorities and cash the gold.

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