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The Saplings

Name: The Saplings
Director: Rezo Chkheidze
Released: 1972
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1972

Director

Rezo Chkheidze

Runtime

93 minutes

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The Saplings is a traditionalist pastoral comedy set in a Georgian context. Its narrative structure centers on preserving heritage and passing down wisdom through a patriarchal lens. While the film introduces a non-Western perspective, it remains rooted in local traditions. It does not engage with modern frameworks that consider multiple aspects of diversity or challenge established social hierarchies. The film's strength lies in its specific cultural setting and its focus on the natural bond between generations and nature.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Saplings have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film highlights family ties across generations but does not include any LGBTQ themes or characters with non-straight identities.

How does The Saplings portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a patriarchal lineage between a grandfather and his grandson, focusing on male mentorship and lacking female protagonists.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Saplings?

Fair

As a Georgian production, the film presents a non-Western cultural framework. However, it does not highlight a multi-ethnic or multi-layered cast.

How does The Saplings represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes the legacy and the cyclical relationship between humans and the land, prioritizing traditional wisdom and family continuity over social disruption.

Does The Saplings include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no specific details about characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

Presents a non-Western cultural perspective through its Georgian roots.
Offers a unique departure from Western-centric cinematic norms.

Limited or Absent

Focuses on a patriarchal lineage and lacks female protagonists.
Does not engage with modern frameworks considering multiple aspects of diversity.
Maintains a traditionalist structure without challenging social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Old Luka dreams to plant rare pear saplings in his orchard, so that after years his beloved grandson Kakha will enjoy its fruits. In his tough journey to get the saplings, Luka gives Kakha lots of life lessons.

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