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Obsession

Name: Obsession
Director: Leonid Gaidai
Released: 1965
Duration: 31 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

1965

Director

Leonid Gaidai

Runtime

31 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Obsession is a brief, character-driven comedic piece focusing on Shurik's academic struggles. Given its short format and singular focus, it lacks the structural complexity needed for characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The film follows traditional comedic formulas of the 1960s Soviet era. It serves primarily as a comedy rather than a platform for exploring diverse demographics. Overall, the narrow narrative structure limits its engagement with varied identities, resulting in a focused but demographically limited experience.

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Category Breakdown

Does Obsession have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities. The story centers around a student's academic struggles within a traditional comedic framework.

How does Obsession portray gender?

Fair

Natalya Seleznyova is featured prominently, indicating a strong female presence. However, female characters seem to play secondary roles compared to the main male character who drives the comedy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Obsession?

Limited

The cast appears predominantly Slavic and homogeneous. There is no indication of significant ethnic diversity or race-bent casting in this production.

How does Obsession represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story is set within a socialist educational environment. It focuses on personal ethical dilemmas rather than critiquing broader cultural institutions.

Does Obsession include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities portrayed who play a significant role in driving the story or as central plot devices.

Present on Screen

Features a key figure of Soviet comedic cinema in director Leonid Gaidai.
Provides a clear, character-driven comedic study of academic pressure.

Limited or Absent

Lacks intentional complexity in representing diverse identities.
Offers limited representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Female characters appear to occupy secondary roles relative to the male protagonist.

Official Synopsis

Student Shurik has just two hours before the beginning of the exam and he has no lectures notes.

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