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Attraction
Representation Score
2.0/10
Limited
2017
Not RatedDirector
Fyodor Bondarchuk
Runtime
117 minutes
Average Rating
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Attraction functions as a large-scale speculative drama that explores national identity and social cohesion through extraterrestrial contact. While it introduces an 'other' through the alien species, the film leans heavily into traditionalist structures and nationalist solidarity. The film's strength lies in its portrayal of a female fighter pilot who play a significant role in driving the story. However, it lacks ethnic, cultural, or LGBTQ+ diversity, focusing instead on a homogeneous demographic and a straight-centered romance. Ultimately, the film reinforces established social hierarchies and state authority. It focuses more on patriotism and national unity than on exploring diverse identities.
Category Breakdown
Does Attraction have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The central romantic storyline follows a relationship between a human woman and an extraterrestrial male.
How does Attraction portray gender?
The female fighter pilot, Yana, challenges traditional gender roles through her prominent military role. However, the broader social dynamics and the main romance follow conventional patterns.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Attraction?
The cast is mostly Slavic, focusing on a homogeneous demographic. Diversity is limited to the biological difference of the alien species rather than multi-ethnic representation.
How does Attraction represent religion and culture?
The narrative emphasizes Russian nationalism and state order. It highlights patriotism and the importance of military and government stability during a crisis.
Does Attraction include disability representation?
There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are primarily defined by their military roles or their involvement in the central romantic plot.
Present on Screen
- The female fighter pilot, Yana, plays a significant role in driving the story.
- The film uses the alien species as a unique biological metaphor for the concept of the 'other'.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks ethnic and racial diversity, focusing almost exclusively on a Slavic demographic.
- There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent and physical disabilities.
- The narrative reinforces traditionalist social hierarchies and straight-centered romantic structures.
Official Synopsis
After an alien ship crash lands in a Russian city, many who see the inside and the occupants start to question their own existence while others demand the aliens leave Earth.
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