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At Your Threshold

Name: At Your Threshold
Director: Vasili Ordynsky
Released: 1963
Duration: 77 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

1963

Director

Vasili Ordynsky

Runtime

77 minutes

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At Your Threshold is a period-specific war drama that emphasizes national cohesion and traditional social structures. It focuses on the psychological impact of wartime duty through a character-driven narrative. The film adheres to the state-centric themes of 1960s Soviet cinema. This results in a narrative that upholds established hierarchies and traditional roles without exploring diverse identities or challenging social norms. While the film captures the strength of the human spirit under pressure, its focus remains on a uniform ethnic and moral identity designed to support the collective effort of the time.

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Category Breakdown

Does At Your Threshold have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any non-straight relationships or same-sex intimacy. It follows traditional romantic storylines typical of WWII-era dramas to reinforce social unity.

How does At Your Threshold portray gender?

Fair

Women in the film are shown as strong and resilient, often embodying the 'woman at war' stereotype. These roles typically center on protecting others and supporting the national cause.

How racially and ethnically diverse is At Your Threshold?

Limited

The cast appears ethnically uniform, reflecting the predominantly Slavic population of the Moscow defense forces. There is no intentional blend of diverse backgrounds as seen in more modern films.

How does At Your Threshold represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights intense patriotism and a sense of duty to the nation. It portrays the fight against Nazi forces as a clear moral struggle focused on national survival.

Does At Your Threshold include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

Offers a sophisticated, character-driven approach to the psychological weight of collective struggle.
Shows women as strong and resilient in the face of invasion.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any representation of non-straight relationships or diverse sexual orientations.
Maintains an ethnically uniform cast that lacks diverse representation.
Emphasizes traditional gender roles centered on maternal protection and emotional labor.

Official Synopsis

War time drama set in WWII. Citizen of Moscow gather in a patriotic show of defiance to help slow down the advancing Nazi forces that are closing in on the city.

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