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Eclipse

Name: Eclipse
Director: Ivan Kordzaiya, Artyom Aksenenko
Released: 2016
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2016

Director

Ivan Kordzaiya, Artyom Aksenenko

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Eclipse functions as a conventional genre piece, prioritizing adventure and fantasy clichés over sociopolitical depth. The narrative structure relies on a standard heroic journey and a traditional romantic core. While the inclusion of shamanism and mysticism provides a departure from purely rationalist storytelling, the film remains anchored in traditional character archetypes. The central conflict is driven by individualistic magical rivalries rather than systemic or institutional critiques. Ultimately, the film lacks visible evidence of multi-layered casting or the subversion of established gender and social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Eclipse have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a traditional romantic relationship between Alex and Tanya. There are no characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender roles.

How does Eclipse portray gender?

Fair

Alex drives the plot through a mystical conflict, while Tanya serves as the emotional catalyst. Her role as a recipient of a curse suggests traditional damsel-in-distress clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Eclipse?

Fair

The film's ethnic composition is unclear. It touches on shamanism but does not explicitly feature diverse casting or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

How does Eclipse represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot explores shamanism and prophecy, moving beyond secular frameworks. However, it follows a standard heroic journey without challenging established cultural norms.

Does Eclipse include disability representation?

Minimal

The film contains no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No assessment of neurodivergence or chronic health conditions can be made.

Present on Screen

Incorporates mystical and shamanic themes that move beyond strictly secular frameworks.
Utilizes engaging fantasy and adventure elements to drive the plot forward.

Limited or Absent

Relies on traditional gender clichés, specifically positioning the female lead as a character needing rescue.
Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender roles.
Provides no visible evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.

Official Synopsis

Alex is a charming adventurer who substitutes for a contestant shaman who dropped out at the shooting of a high-rated television show, popular among psychics. He repeats a prophecy on the air that he overheard backstage. He foretells that someone in the audience is doomed to everlasting solitude and that her nearest and dearest will turn their backs on her. Alex has no idea that what's been going on is no coincidence: he has become involved in a long-standing rivalry between two powerful wizards. These psychics have drawn him into a dangerous, mystical game with no rules. Strange events start to take place in the life of Tanya, the girl Alex "cursed" at the show. Alex tries to assure her there is no "curse" at all, and slowly falls in love with her. Still more signs manifest showing the prophecy is true, and it begins to threaten Tanya's life. To save himself and Tanya, Alex is forced to find a way out of this mystical mess.

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