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The One

Name: The One
Director: Kirill Belevich
Released: 2015
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

5.5/10

Fair

2015

Director

Kirill Belevich

Runtime

110 minutes

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The film stands out from typical war dramas by centering its narrative on the protection of deaf children. This focus moves the story away from traditional martial glory and toward a humanitarian mission. By placing a sensory-disabled group at the heart of the conflict, the film provides a significant role in driving the story to a population typically relegated to the periphery. While the film's approach to disability is a clear strength, other aspects of diversity remain less defined. The historical setting of the Soviet Union implies a multi-ethnic environment, yet specific racial dynamics are not detailed. Similarly, the roles of women within the military unit are not specified, leaving gender representation at a moderate level.

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Category Breakdown

Does The One have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, there is no information available to assess non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

How does The One portray gender?

Fair

The narrative may challenge traditional military hierarchies by emphasizing child protection rather than conquest. However, specific roles for women within the unit or civilian population are not detailed.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The One?

Fair

Set during WWII in the Soviet Union, the film features a multi-ethnic cast. While specific dynamics are not detailed, the historical context suggests moderate ethnic inclusion.

How does The One represent religion and culture?

Good

The story breaks away from traditional war clichés by prioritizing the survival of deaf children. This shift focuses on humanitarian efforts rather than combat glory, offering a more nuanced moral perspective.

Does The One include disability representation?

Excellent

Deaf children serve as the central plot engine, providing a significant role in driving the story to a group often sidelined in war films. Their sensory experience drives the film's core tension.

Present on Screen

The central focus on deaf children provides a significant role in driving the story to a group often sidelined in war cinema.
The narrative shifts from traditional combat glory toward a more nuanced, humanitarian-focused morality.
The film utilizes the unique sensory experiences of its characters to drive the core tension and stakes.

Limited or Absent

Specific roles and representation of women within the Soviet unit remain undefined.
Explicit detail regarding specific racial and ethnic dynamics within the unit is lacking.
The film provides no information regarding LGBTQ+ characters or themes.

Official Synopsis

During WWII a Soviet artillery unit is fighting Nazis while trying to do everything to save lives of a group of deaf children near their position.

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