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Dauria

Name: Dauria
Director: Viktor Tregubovich
Released: 1972
Duration: 172 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

1972

Director

Viktor Tregubovich

Runtime

172 minutes

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Dauria is a historical drama that examines the collapse of traditional class hierarchies through the lens of the Russian Civil War. It uses the multi-ethnic Baikal region to reflect broader social changes. The film effectively critiques cultural and social structures, presenting a multi-ethnic landscape that mirrors the class struggle. However, it lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities, focusing solely on heterosexual romance and socioeconomic shifts.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dauria have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional Soviet cinema standards from 1972. It focuses on heterosexual relationships and does not include any non-traditional gender identities or same-sex stories.

How does Dauria portray gender?

Fair

Women are shown as part of the political turmoil of the time. They go beyond typical domestic roles and participate in significant events.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dauria?

Good

The film sets its scene in the diverse Baikal region, highlighting a multi-ethnic frontier during the Russian Civil War.

How does Dauria represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story offers a progressive look at traditional institutions and the merchant class, celebrating the breakdown of oppressive capitalist systems.

Does Dauria include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of visible or invisible disabilities in the film's narrative or historical context.

Present on Screen

Strong critique of established class hierarchies and oppressive social structures
Effective portrayal of a multi-ethnic frontier reflecting regional diversity
Highlights women's active participation in significant political and social shifts

Limited or Absent

No representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-traditional gender identities
Absence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities
Focuses on traditional heterosexual romantic arcs for central character development

Official Synopsis

A chronicle of life in a small village in the Baikal Region on the eve of World War I and at the time of the October Revolution. The age-old foundations are crumbling, the process of social stratification is underway and, as a result, some people go to defend the revolution, and others - to fight against it. The main hero is the young Cossack Roman Ulybin. At first, this carefree daredevil is preoccupied only with one problem: whether his sweetheart, Dashutka, is to marry him or a merchant’s son, Alyoshka. Roman is killing time fist-fighting with his rival. But little by little, the young man realizes that the world around him has changed, that people are fighting for equality and social justice, and, being a real Cossack, he can’t remain on the sidelines…

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