Great Freedom (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

87%

Great Freedom2021

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What We Think

'Great Freedom' wears its progressive themes on its sleeve, often at the expense of balance or narrative depth. Traditions and institutions are portrayed as obstacles, and the film doesn’t provide much space for non-woke perspectives. Highly woke fare by today’s standards.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The story revolves around a gay man's persecution in postwar Germany. While the film dives deeply into personal struggle, identity themes are heavily foregrounded. Some may feel that the focus on sexuality dominates, placing ideology ahead of broader universal character development or traditional narrative arcs.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film can be interpreted as portraying historic cultural values, laws, and institutions, especially those regarding sexuality and morality, as oppressive and outdated. Religion and tradition are presented mainly as obstacles to self-expression, which could be seen as undermining traditional cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative or more traditional perspectives are not explored in depth. The film frames opposition to the protagonist’s identity as villainous or backward, with limited nuance or internal debate. There’s a clear ideological through-line with little room for pluralism or dissent.

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