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The Leaving

The Leaving

Representation Score

6.2/10

Good

1991

Director

Dmitri Frolov

Runtime

6 minutes

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The Leaving is a philosophical, avant-garde exploration of spirituality and existential guilt. It prioritizes metaphysical inquiry over social identity politics, resulting in a focus on internal moral crises rather than diverse social identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Leaving have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly depict LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. Instead, it focuses on existential and spiritual themes.

How does The Leaving portray gender?

Fair

The presence of a top-billed male actor suggests a traditional masculine focus. The narrative does not specifically address gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Leaving?

Fair

The cast likely reflects the regional demographics of the 1991 Soviet era. There is no indication of significant ethnic diversity.

How does The Leaving represent religion and culture?

Good

The film explores religious motifs and spiritual crises through a subjective, avant-garde lens. It does not rely on institutional dogma.

Does The Leaving include disability representation?

Fair

There is no documented evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Themes of distress are metaphorical.

Present on Screen

  • Engages deeply with spiritual and existential themes.
  • Uses an avant-garde lens to explore moral questions.
  • Challenges conventional narrative structures.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Focuses on traditional masculine existentialism.
  • Does not include representation of disabilities or neurodivergent characters.

Official Synopsis

Everyone has to be ready to appear before God, or it is irrevocably too late. My Lord. Save our guilty souls. Do not desert us. According to the short statement by the artist.

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