Murmur of the Heart (1971) | How Woke Is It?

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Murmur of the Heart1971

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What We Think

Murmur of the Heart is worlds away from modern 'woke' filmmaking, centering on messy humanity instead of checking ideological boxes. If you’re looking for a non-woke classic, this film delivers.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Murmur of the Heart focuses on nuanced, flawed characters and family dynamics without shoehorning in identity politics. The film’s narrative remains primarily driven by authentic coming-of-age experiences and controversial, but personal, subject matter rather than modern ideological concerns.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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While the film touches on provocative themes, it doesn't systematically undermine traditional values by today’s standards. The depiction of religion, family, and sexuality is complex and ambiguous, not reduced to ideological sloganeering. It’s more a product of early-1970s French culture than modern 'woke' revisionism.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Characters display a wide range of views and flaws. There's no noticeable modern moral monoculture at play, and dissent isn't villainized. Instead, the film is more focused on character study and human messiness than enforcing any single worldview.

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