
The Asthenic Syndrome
1989

Representation Score
Limited
2018
Director
Yusup Razykov
Runtime
76 minutes
Average Rating
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Turkish Saddle is a traditional character study centered on isolation and the psychological impact of a career in state intelligence. The narrative prioritizes individual existentialism over broader social issues. While the film offers a platform for exploring a specific medical condition, it lacks the structural elements necessary to address broader social groups effectively. The focus remains on a male veteran's personal journey through aging and solitude.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include characters with non-binary gender identities or LGBTQ+ narratives. The central relationship follows traditional heterosexual structures.
The story focuses on a male protagonist going through mid-to-late life changes. It does not challenge traditional gender roles or portray masculinity in a stereotypical way.
The film appears to operate within a culturally homogeneous framework. It does not feature a diverse cast that disrupts demographic expectations.
The film explores themes of loneliness and medical issues rather than systemic critiques. The protagonist's past with state security highlights a traditional institutional narrative.
The film explores empty sella syndrome as a central medical condition. This focus suggests a nuanced character study rather than a simple caricature of a medical issue.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
The film’s hero, Ilyich, cannot understand what’s wrong with him. Ilyich is a for- mer “mole”, an external observation agent in the KGB, then FSB. A skilled instructor. Now he is retired. From loneliness, he continues to watch those who catch his attention and curiosity. The doctor diagnoses him with empty sella syndrome (the syndrome of an empty Turkish Seat), which poses no danger for society... One day new neighbours move in, a young couple of musicians, and Ilyich’s life changes...

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