BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (2022) | How Woke Is It?

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BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths2022

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What We Think

BARDO isn’t your typical ‘woke’ film. Its criticisms are introspective and personal rather than box-checking or didactic, with identity woven into the story’s cultural context. It’s more about ambiguous self-exploration than pushing ideological conformity.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film is more concerned with artistic surrealism and exploration of identity than with box-ticking diversity or overtly ideological narrative choices. Representation flows naturally from the Mexican context rather than feeling forced, though the main character’s journey is heavily focused on personal and cultural introspection.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

BARDO offers critical commentary on Mexican and American culture, immigration, and belonging, sometimes questioning traditional family and cultural structures. However, it doesn't consistently undermine these foundations, rather, it explores and interrogates them through a personal lens.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

While the film takes a clear stance on some contemporary issues, such as border politics and media, the narrative is more introspective than preachy. Alternative perspectives aren't thoroughly explored but aren't harshly villainized either; the film's focus is mostly the protagonist's internal conflict.

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