Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil2018

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What We Think

A breath of non-woke air. Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil delivers a straightforward folk horror/fantasy tale steeped in tradition, with no attempt to shoehorn in modern ideological talking points. If you’re looking for ‘woke’ Hollywood tropes, you’ll be searching in vain here.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Errementari remains firmly rooted in traditional storytelling, drawing from Basque folklore with characters motivated by personal history and mythology. No noticeable emphasis on diversity, identity politics, or forced representation over narrative coherence. No obvious “flawless” modern archetypes inserted to upstage established mythos.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film actually reinforces Christian themes, the importance of morality, and consequences for one’s actions. Traditional family motivations shape key character arcs. Masculinity is depicted in a nuanced, human manner rather than undermined or mocked. No evidence of disparaging religion or established morality.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Although the film’s worldview leans toward moral clarity (good, evil, and redemption), it does not overtly mock or caricature dissenting perspectives. Its rootedness in folklore gives plenty of room for traditional and even supernatural worldviews; ideological uniformity is not enforced, nor are alternatives villainized.

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