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Synevir

Name: Synevir
Director: Aleksandr Alyoshechkin, Vyacheslav Alyoshechkin
Released: 2012
Duration: 73 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2012

Director

Aleksandr Alyoshechkin, Vyacheslav Alyoshechkin

Runtime

73 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Synevir is a regional folk-horror film that emphasizes atmospheric tension and local legend over social commentary. The story follows a classic cliché of skepticism versus folklore, focusing on students encountering supernatural phenomena in the Carpathian Mountains. The film adheres to established genre conventions without attempting to disrupt traditional social structures or identity-based narratives. It primarily serves as a traditional exploration of regional mythos. Since the film prioritizes genre-driven storytelling, it lacks the intentionality needed for characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or the subversion of traditional social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Synevir have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story centers on students dealing with mystical elements.

How does Synevir portray gender?

Fair

The film features female characters like Olena Lavreniuk, but the plot follows typical genre patterns. There is no indication of challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Synevir?

Fair

The film's setting and cast suggest a culturally specific environment rooted in the Carpathian Mountains. It emphasizes local ethnic identity through folk tales.

How does Synevir represent religion and culture?

Fair

The movie explores local mythology and regional history. It serves as a preservation of cultural myths without deconstructing institutions.

Does Synevir include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a culturally specific setting rooted in Ukrainian folklore and Carpathian history.
It engages with non-Western mythology through its focus on local legends and folk tales.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks intentionality regarding LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identity markers.
Gender roles follow traditional genre patterns without challenging established hierarchies.
There is no evidence of representation for characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Famous lake in Carpathian mountains -- lake Synevir -- is known for its rich history throughout the hundreds of years as a place of mystical unexplained events. There is a group of students who decided to spend a weekend at the lake. They did not believe in those stories about lake Synevir and the strange creatures around it. Too bad for them....

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