City of Women (1980) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

City of Women1980

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What We Think

Despite its focus on gender politics, "City of Women" is far from a modern ‘woke’ manifesto. It takes a satirical, sometimes critical view of masculinity, but without enforcing ideological purity or forced representation. Mostly, it’s a surreal exploration, not a lecture.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

"City of Women" centers on a male protagonist, delivering a surreal and sometimes critical exploration of gender relations, but does not insert forced representation or prioritize identity over storytelling. The focus is deeply personal and character-driven, with narrative coherence largely intact.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film playfully critiques traditional masculinity and gender norms, often using satire to highlight social change. While it pokes fun at, and questions, established norms, it does not outright condemn or erase them; instead, it reflects on their complexity in Italian society.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Although the film leans into critiques of machismo and gender dynamics, it's presented through absurdism and varying viewpoints. It doesn’t push a singular modern ideological message, instead offering a chaotic, multifaceted perspective, albeit from the male protagonist’s somewhat bewildered lens.

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