6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
DAU. Natasha (2020)
DAU. Natasha (2020)
Overview
Natasha runs the canteen at a secret 1950s Soviet research institute. This is the beating heart of the DAU universe, everyone drops in here: the institute's employees, scientists and visiting foreign guests. Natasha's world is a small one, split between the demands of the canteen during the day and alcohol fuelled nights with her younger colleague Olga, during which the two confide their hopes of romance and for a different future. At a party one evening Natasha becomes close to a visiting French scientist Luc Bige and the two sleep together. The following day her life takes a dramatic turn when she is summoned to an interrogation by the KGB's General Vladimir Azhippo who questions the nature of her relationship with the foreign guest.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
Natasha runs the canteen at a secret 1950s Soviet research institute. This is the beating heart of the DAU universe, everyone drops in here: the institute's employees, scientists and visiting foreign guests. Natasha's world is a small one, split between the demands of the canteen during the day and alcohol fuelled nights with her younger colleague Olga, during which the two confide their hopes of romance and for a different future. At a party one evening Natasha becomes close to a visiting French scientist Luc Bige and the two sleep together. The following day her life takes a dramatic turn when she is summoned to an interrogation by the KGB's General Vladimir Azhippo who questions the nature of her relationship with the foreign guest.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film provides an unflinching, immersive depiction of life under a totalitarian Soviet regime, focusing on the dehumanizing effects of state oppression and psychological abuse. Its objective portrayal of a universally condemned historical system, without advocating for a specific contemporary political solution, positions it as neutral.
The movie features casting that is traditional for its Soviet-era setting, without explicit race or gender swaps. However, its narrative strongly critiques male figures in positions of power, portraying them negatively as antagonists who inflict abuse, thereby highlighting power imbalances within the story.
Secondary
The film DAU. Natasha does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the heterosexual experiences of its protagonist within a totalitarian setting, focusing on power dynamics and psychological torment rather than queer identity.
The film "DAU. Natasha" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transgender identity or experiences within the narrative's scope.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
DAU. Natasha is an original film from the DAU project, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material with established characters or historical figures. Therefore, no characters are portrayed with a different gender than their canonical or historical representation.
The film is an original, experimental project featuring non-professional actors portraying characters largely created for the project itself. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose race was altered for this production.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
5.5
Critic Ratings
8.5
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