7.5
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The Cold Summer of 1953 (1988)
The Cold Summer of 1953 (1988)
Overview
In 1953, the year Stalin died, many prisoners (some political, but mostly common criminals) were released from the Soviet Gulags. This is the story of a remote settlement which was under attack by a bunch of these recently-released blood-thirsty thugs in the summer of 1953, and the townspeople, along with a two political prisoners, who try to stop them.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
In 1953, the year Stalin died, many prisoners (some political, but mostly common criminals) were released from the Soviet Gulags. This is the story of a remote settlement which was under attack by a bunch of these recently-released blood-thirsty thugs in the summer of 1953, and the townspeople, along with a two political prisoners, who try to stop them.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central critique of a totalitarian state's arbitrary power and its championing of individual self-reliance and decisive action to restore order in the face of state failure align its themes with right-leaning values.
The movie features a cast and narrative that are traditional for its specific historical and geographical setting in the Soviet Union. Its character representation accurately reflects the period without incorporating modern diversity initiatives, and its narrative critiques the political system and human nature rather than traditional identities.
Secondary
The film "The Cold Summer of 1953" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on post-Stalin era events, specifically the struggle between exiles and criminals in a remote village, without incorporating queer identities or experiences.
The film "The Cold Summer of 1953" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on political exiles and their struggle against criminals in a remote Soviet village, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The film's narrative centers on male protagonists defending a remote village from a gang of male criminals. Female characters are present within the story but are not depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
The Cold Summer of 1953 is an original film with characters created for its screenplay. There are no pre-existing source materials, prior adaptations, or well-known historical figures whose established gender could be swapped.
The film is an original screenplay set in the Soviet Union, featuring fictional characters. There is no prior canon or historical record establishing the characters' races differently from their on-screen portrayal, thus no race swap occurs.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.1
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