Becoming Astrid (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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Becoming Astrid2018

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What We Think

'Becoming Astrid' leans into contemporary feminist themes, placing identity and autonomy front and center. While it avoids the most heavy-handed excesses, its approach likely feels a bit too familiar for those hoping for a more balanced, non-woke interpretation.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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'Becoming Astrid' tells the story of Astrid Lindgren with a strong focus on the challenges she faces as a young, independent woman. While this fits the subject matter, there are moments where the emphasis on modern feminist perspectives feels foregrounded at the expense of traditional character development and subtlety. However, the storytelling does remain largely character-driven.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film presents conventional institutions, family, religion, with a critical lens, especially regarding societal expectations for women in early 20th-century Sweden. It questions traditional morality, but mostly in the service of Lindgren's biography rather than wholesale deconstruction. Some viewers might find the film's attitude toward tradition a bit dismissive.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There is a clear preference for progressive viewpoints, with little room given to more conservative perspectives, which are mostly depicted through unsympathetic authority figures. The film avoids overt caricature, but alternative worldviews aren’t sincerely explored or respected.

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