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Engineer Kochin's Error

Name: Engineer Kochin's Error
Director: Aleksandr Macheret
Released: 1939
Duration: 111 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

1939

Director

Aleksandr Macheret

Runtime

111 minutes

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Engineer Kochin's Error is a period thriller centered on industrial espionage and national security. The plot revolves around protecting state intellectual property from foreign spies, a common theme of its era. The film prioritizes narratives of collective duty and systemic security over individualist or capitalist values. However, it lacks multi-layered complexity, focusing on a male protagonist and a localized Moscow setting typical of 1939 Soviet cinema.

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Category Breakdown

Does Engineer Kochin's Error have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or narratives challenging the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Engineer Kochin's Error portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male engineer, highlighting his role in technical and espionage activities. Female characters are limited to supporting roles within this industrial setting.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Engineer Kochin's Error?

Fair

Set in a Moscow aviation plant, the cast likely reflects the homogeneous demographics of the time. The story emphasizes internal Soviet state stability.

How does Engineer Kochin's Error represent religion and culture?

Good

The film highlights collective security and state interests over individual motivations. It portrays the protagonist's mistake as a systemic threat to the collective rather than a personal issue.

Does Engineer Kochin's Error include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Strong thematic alignment with collective values and state duty.
Clear narrative focus on high-stakes industrial espionage and national security.

Limited or Absent

Lacks multi-layered complexity and diverse character roles.
Limited representation of gender and non-traditional identities.
Narrow demographic scope reflective of its historical period.

Official Synopsis

Engineer-designer of the Moscow aviation plant Cochin took the secret blueprints home. He didn't know that foreign intelligence had long been hunting for these blueprints...

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