Pain and Glory (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

23%

Pain and Glory2019

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What We Think

For all its art-house flair, Pain and Glory keeps its 'woke' levels pretty low. It’s more an introspective melodrama than a lecture, staying focused on the main character rather than pushing agenda-heavy messaging throughout.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

While the film explores themes of sexuality and identity, its primary focus remains on the personal and artistic struggles of the protagonist. Character development is nuanced and not overly defined by modern ideological checklists. Forced representation and 'overpowered' diverse characters are not prominent here.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Some may see traditional family and religious values sidestepped or critiqued, given the protagonist’s struggles and themes around sexuality. However, the film is more introspective than overtly iconoclastic, cultural traditions aren't aggressively undermined, just not emphasized.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There is a definite progressive tone, but alternative perspectives are largely absent rather than openly mocked. The film isn’t interested in ‘villainizing’ alternative views, it’s just not focused on them. The result is a relatively one-sided worldview, but it’s character-driven rather than dogmatic.

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