The Battle of Algiers (1966) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

30%

The Battle of Algiers1966

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What We Think

Despite its revolutionary message, 'The Battle of Algiers' remains largely focused on its historical context, with minimal modern 'woke' trappings. The film avoids most contemporary identity politics and moralizing, keeping its score low on the woke scale.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

While the film clearly takes a sympathetic stance toward Algerian resistance, its narrative remains focused, with character motivations rooted in the political reality of its era rather than shoehorned identity politics. The story predominantly avoids dividing characters primarily through modern identity lenses.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film offers a nuanced look at colonialism and the use of violence, but does not overtly attack religion, family, or traditional masculinity in the modern sense. It critiques imperialism, but rarely subverts foundational cultural roles purely for ideological reasons.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

Although the perspective is clearly anti-colonial and French authorities are depicted harshly, there is some attempt to humanize both sides. Still, traditional Western views aren't given much weight, and alternative outlooks are generally marginalized, though not to a cartoonish degree.

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