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The Shadow Near the Pier

Name: The Shadow Near the Pier
Director: Mikhail Vinyarsky
Released: 1955
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1955

Director

Mikhail Vinyarsky

Runtime

83 minutes

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The film reinforces mid-century institutional stability by centering on the successful preservation of state security. It prioritizes nationalistic cohesion over subversive or diverse storytelling. The narrative emphasizes the competence of established authorities to maintain social order.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Shadow Near the Pier have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The espionage storyline follows the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender, fitting the typical mid-century genre conventions.

How does The Shadow Near the Pier portray gender?

Limited

Male figures such as Major Lyudov and Lieutenant Savelyev hold significant authority. While Rakitina is a key collaborator, her role as a librarian remains secondary to the male security officials. Women play supporting roles rather than positions of power.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Shadow Near the Pier?

Limited

The narrative highlights a homogeneous society to maintain national unity. There is no evidence of diverse casting or challenging ethnic hierarchies.

How does The Shadow Near the Pier represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story emphasizes patriotism and the protection of state institutions. It validates the effectiveness of the security apparatus and national infrastructure.

Does The Shadow Near the Pier include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No representation in this area is present in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Includes female characters like Rakitina who serve as essential collaborators in the investigation.

Limited or Absent

The plot lacks gender diversity, concentrating most ability to act and professional authority within male characters.
The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and diverse ethnic perspectives.
The narrative focuses on state-aligned stability rather than exploring diverse cultural or social perspectives.

Official Synopsis

In one of the southern ports, state security authorities detained a spy with a plan for the object of sabotage — a floating dock, prepared for towing to a remote port. Major Lyudov, according to a number of signs, realizes that a whole group of enemies is operating in the city. With the help of Rakitina, the librarian of the floating dock, Lyudov and his assistant state security lieutenant Savelyev, they manage to unravel the tangle of espionage ties and prevent the crime.

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