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Volta

Name: Volta
Director: Juliusz Machulski
Released: 2017
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2017

Director

Juliusz Machulski

Runtime

100 minutes

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Volta presents a moderate level of progressive engagement by focusing its high-stakes narrative on a female protagonist. By placing a woman at the center of a historical pursuit, the film disrupts conventional genre expectations typically dominated by male leads. The film's cultural focus is deeply tied to Polish history and national symbols. While this provides a specific regional identity, it suggests a narrative framework that is more localized than multi-ethnic. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its potential to use satire to challenge established hierarchies. Machulski's style suggests a willingness to deconstruct the perceived sanctity of historical and institutional power.

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Category Breakdown

Does Volta have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't include any clear stories about LGBTQ+ characters. However, the crime-comedy setting can offer chances to challenge typical social roles.

How does Volta portray gender?

Fair

A female character leads the story by discovering a historical artifact. This gives her a strong role and changes the treasure hunt theme usually focused on male leaders.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Volta?

Fair

The story centers around Polish history, focusing on the reign of Casimir the Great. It seems to emphasize regional ethnic identities rather than a diverse international cast.

How does Volta represent religion and culture?

Good

The movie reinterprets national symbols such as the royal crown. This approach might question the traditional reverence of these symbols through a more personal perspective.

Does Volta include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available to assess whether characters with disabilities are included in the film.

Present on Screen

The film gives a strong role to a female protagonist, making her the main driver of the plot.
Satire and genre-bending allow the film to potentially challenge traditional social and institutional hierarchies.

Limited or Absent

The narrative seems heavily rooted in a specific European historical context, which limits broader racial and ethnic diversity.
There is no information available to assess whether LGBTQ+ representation or characters with disabilities are included.

Official Synopsis

A woman stumbles upon a valuable artifact, the crown that belonged to Casimir the Great.

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