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In the Name of a Prank 3

Name: In the Name of a Prank 3
Director: Vladimir Kott
Released: 2024
Duration: 117 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2024

Director

Vladimir Kott

Runtime

117 minutes

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The film presents a comedic look at the conflict between state authority and the resilience of underrepresented youth. It excels in questioning the effectiveness of standard discipline through its characters. While the narrative offers a nuanced critique of the legal system, it lacks broad demographic diversity. The focus remains on a specific social archetype and a homogeneous cast, limiting its reach in terms of diverse representation. Ultimately, the work emphasizes situational ethics and the intelligence of its protagonists over diverse representation, making it a character-driven study of rebellion rather than a diverse ensemble piece.

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Category Breakdown

Does In the Name of a Prank 3 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The plot centers on the relationships among the orphanage children and male protagonists.

How does In the Name of a Prank 3 portray gender?

Fair

Dasha stands out as a strong leader, challenging traditional passive roles. However, the story remains focused on a male-dominated storyline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is In the Name of a Prank 3?

Limited

The cast appears to be homogeneous, reflecting the local setting. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or subversion of ethnic hierarchies.

How does In the Name of a Prank 3 represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques state institutions by highlighting the monastery as a place for character growth. It portrays youthful rebellion as a struggle for survival and empowerment.

Does In the Name of a Prank 3 include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific mention of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film. The focus is on the social vulnerability of the orphans.

Present on Screen

Dasha demonstrates strong leadership and ability to act within the group.
The film provides a compelling critique of state-sanctioned discipline and institutional efficacy.
It delves into complex themes of family reintegration and social non-conformity.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks multi-ethnic diversity and broader racial representation.
There are no LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities in the film.
The narrative does not address physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Dimonstr saves Sasha Chyornyy and four runaway orphanage children from the police and bandits. Dimonstr is now just Dmitriy, the manager of a car dealership, his son Dima has grown up. Family life is not conducive to pranks, the Dimonstr remained in the fairy tales that the father tells his son at night. But the monastery is again restless. Four children from the orphanage end up there - two sisters and two brothers. Dasha, the eldest, is not the first time organizing a family's escape from an orphanage. And once again they are caught. But this time they went for robbery, and the police cannot leave this without punishment. Realizing that this will break the boys, the investigator, on his own responsibility, decides to send them to the monastery to Father Anatoliy for re-education. But the small, daring group will prove to be a much tougher nut to crack than Dimonstr and Sasha Chyornyy once were.

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