Law of Desire (1987) | How Woke Is It?

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70%

Law of Desire1987

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What We Think

Law of Desire stands out, especially for its time, as a bold exploration of sexuality and unconventional relationships. While not completely sacrificing character depth, it foregrounds identity and challenges traditional cultural norms, making it moderately 'woke' by current standards.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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Law of Desire centers on gay relationships, placing sexuality at the narrative core; however, characters remain flawed and complex, preventing it from being an outright identity-first story. The plot isn't entirely sacrificed for ideology, but the focus on sexual identity is unusually prominent for its era.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film challenges traditional depictions of masculinity and family, foregrounding nontraditional relationships and downplaying standard religious or family values. Its provocative tone and dismissal of conventional morality are clear, which could be seen as undermining cultural foundations by some viewers.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While the film features traditional perspectives mostly as background elements, it doesn't overtly villainize them. However, there’s little room for alternative lifestyles, other than those celebrated in the story, so ideological pluralism isn’t a strong suit here.

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