Le Cercle Rouge (1970) | How Woke Is It?

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Le Cercle Rouge1970

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What We Think

"Le Cercle Rouge" is about as non-woke as modern audiences can dream of. It values substance over ideology, avoids identity politics entirely, and delivers a solid, nuanced crime story where grit, not virtue-signaling, takes center stage.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"Le Cercle Rouge" is a classic noir that prioritizes plot and character over identity. There's no trace of forced representation, nor are characters defined by modern social narratives. The story thrives on realism, discipline, and skill, not on the need to shoehorn in contemporary ideological talking points.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film respects traditional themes such as honor, fate, and the complexities of masculinity. There's no mockery of religion, family, or traditional roles, and certainly no attempt at cultural revisionism. In other words, it keeps its cultural roots entirely intact.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film's worldview is gritty and amoral, but there's no overt villainization of traditional perspectives. If anything, it presents complex characters with nuanced motivations, allowing for ambiguous morality, nothing resembling today's woke echo chamber.

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