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YEAR

Name: YEAR
Director: Dmytro Komarov
Released: 2023
Duration: 143 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2023

Director

Dmytro Komarov

Runtime

143 minutes

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Dmytro Komarov’s documentary is a work of observational realism centered on geopolitical upheaval and national survival. It prioritizes the documentation of historical events and military leadership over exploring diverse identities. The film captures the cohesion of a nation during wartime. While it showcases the strength of ordinary citizens, its narrative structure revolves around traditional patriotism and institutional stability. Ultimately, the documentary aims to document a specific historical moment. It does not seek to challenge social hierarchies, focusing instead on the immediate realities of conflict and defense.

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Category Breakdown

Does YEAR have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary centers on the impact of war and military leadership. It does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or character arcs.

How does YEAR portray gender?

Fair

The film features high-ranking male officials but emphasizes the resilience of ordinary Ukrainians. This broadens the scope of ability to act beyond just military figures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is YEAR?

Fair

The film focuses on the collective identity and unity of Ukrainians. It highlights the shared struggle of a specific ethnic group facing a critical threat.

How does YEAR represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes patriotism and national sovereignty. It portrays the conflict through a lens of institutional loyalty and defense of the state.

Does YEAR include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific mention of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the provided documentation.

Present on Screen

Captures the resilience of ordinary Ukrainian citizens.
Provides access to key military and governmental leaders.
Documents immediate humanitarian crises.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ narratives.
Overlooks diverse multi-layered identities.
Focuses on male-dominated hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A documentary film-project by Dmytro Komarov. He was the first journalist to witness and film the horrors of the just-liberated towns of Bucha, Irpin and Hostomel. He saw the first emotions of people immediately after the de-occupation of Kyiv region, Kharkiv region, and Kherson region. The documentary is the author's view of the war from angles that you won't see in the news. Unique, rare, exclusive comments from those whose hands and minds are shaping our future victory. The main heroes of documentary are both ordinary Ukrainians who heroically show their strength and power every day for a year and high-ranking officials such as Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov, Major General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk. Initially, "Year" was a series of journalistic reports, later they were edited into a two-part film.

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