Tangerines (2013) | How Woke Is It?

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Tangerines2013

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What We Think

“Tangerines” is a strong example of non-woke filmmaking: understated, respectful of cultural roots, and refreshingly free of pop-progressive gimmicks or revisionist history. A rare fruit in today’s orchard of overripe messaging.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film prioritizes character depth and authentic conflict rooted in the realities of war, not ideological quotas. Identity factors are treated as genuine sources of tension rather than points for virtue signaling or forced representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

“Tangerines” presents themes of family, honor, and tradition respectfully. Masculinity, morality, and even religious overtones are depicted without irony or subversion, refreshing for anyone tired of Hollywood’s usual sneering stance toward such values.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative and traditional perspectives are given weight. The film grapples with real-world conflict between various ethnic and religious groups, presenting both sides with humanity rather than caricatured villainy. Ideological preaching is minimal to non-existent.

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