You are here:

Under Electric Clouds

Under Electric Clouds

Representation Score

6.0/10

Good

2015

Director

Aleksei German Jr.

Runtime

137 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Aleksei German Jr. presents a highly stylized, postmodern exploration of youthful disillusionment. The film emphasizes subjective emotional states and sensory experiences over traditional narrative coherence and structural stability. While the work excels at deconstructing storytelling norms, it lacks explicit demographic variety. It serves more as a critique of modern societal structures than as a platform for identity advocacy. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its subversion of social hierarchies, presenting a chaotic, fragmented reality that questions the stability of contemporary society.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Under Electric Clouds have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film examines fluid emotions and shifting power dynamics in relationships but does not explicitly feature non-traditional gender identities or subtle queer references.

How does Under Electric Clouds portray gender?

Fair

The characters challenge traditional gender roles by emphasizing mutual vulnerability instead of typical masculine or feminine stereotypes. The story focuses on internal psychological landscapes rather than hierarchical structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Under Electric Clouds?

Limited

The cast is primarily homogeneous, reflecting a specific Russian urban environment. The film does not include significant racial diversity or varied ethnic identities.

How does Under Electric Clouds represent religion and culture?

Good

The story portrays traditional institutions as sources of anxiety and fragmentation. It centers on characters experiencing existential drift, questioning the effectiveness of modern social agreements.

Does Under Electric Clouds include disability representation?

Limited

There is no explicit depiction of physical or mental disabilities as central traits. The film's sensory-driven style reflects neurodivergent perception without naming specific conditions.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional social hierarchies and gender stereotypes.
  • Critiques the stability of modern institutions.
  • Offers a unique, sensory-driven postmodern narrative experience.

Limited or Absent

  • Could include more explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Should feature more diverse racial and ethnic representation.
  • Needs to include specific depictions of physical or mental disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Russia 2017. The world could be on the verge of a great war. People are anxious that things could fall apart. Evolving around an unfinished building, a diverse group of outsiders struggle to find their place in this rapidly changing society, making up the mosaic of existence that is life itself…

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.