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The Return Of The 'Saint Luke'

Name: The Return Of The 'Saint Luke'
Director: Anatoliy Bobrovskiy
Released: 1970
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1970

Director

Anatoliy Bobrovskiy

Runtime

95 minutes

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The film is set in a 1970s Soviet context and focuses on the tension between state authority and the shadow economy. It follows the conventions of a crime drama, highlighting the conflict between individual greed and institutional stability. Narratively, the film centers on male-driven plots involving theft and law enforcement. It does not challenge traditional social hierarchies or prioritize diverse identities, sticking to the social realism of the time. The plot uses cultural artifacts like religious icons to drive the mystery, but the representation remains narrow, focusing on the procedural elements of the crime.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Return Of The 'Saint Luke' have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or relationships that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does The Return Of The 'Saint Luke' portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on male-dominated fields such as engineering, crime, and law enforcement. Female characters are present but play minor roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Return Of The 'Saint Luke'?

Fair

The cast is mostly made up of people from the same ethnic background, reflecting the Soviet setting. A foreign tourist briefly intersects with the plot, providing a contrast to the Soviet environment.

How does The Return Of The 'Saint Luke' represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film uses religious icons in the black market to explore themes of corruption and restoration of order. It emphasizes the conflict between individual greed and state authority.