Flame & Citron (2008) | How Woke Is It?

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Flame & Citron2008

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What We Think

Flame & Citron is a rare non-woke gem: historical, character-driven, and refreshingly free from modern ideological interference. Watch it before someone tries to retrofit it with lectures.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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Flame & Citron puts historical realism and complex character motivations at the forefront, not identity politics. Characters are chosen for their narrative fit and historical accuracy rather than ticking diversity boxes. No forced representation or hyper-competence syndrome here, just gritty, grounded storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film respects its World War II setting and reflects the moral and cultural complexities of the era. Religion, family, and traditional values are neither undermined nor mocked. Masculinity and its burdens are portrayed with nuance, not as a punchline or pathology.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There's no heavy-handed ideological messaging. The story showcases a range of motivations and beliefs, exploring the gray zones of resistance and collaboration. No one-note villains spouting out-of-place modern slogans, just a real clash of worldviews.

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