The Death of Stalin (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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The Death of Stalin2017

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What We Think

A breath of non-woke air: The Death of Stalin opts for black comedy and political satire over modern identity politics, dodging most woke pitfalls entirely.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The Death of Stalin keeps its narrative focused on dark comedy and political intrigue, with character flaws and motivations rooted in the power vacuum after Stalin's death. Identity politics play almost no role, and the humor doesn't rely on modern ideological baggage. Casting choices and character arcs seem driven by story needs, not ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional culture, religion, and the family are not really a focus here; the film's satirical edge is directed at absurdity in totalitarian politics. There’s no clear subversion of gender roles or revisionism for modern values, if anything, it pokes fun at the dysfunction of Soviet elites, not Western traditions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film relentlessly mocks the Soviet regime, it doesn’t really dip into woke ideology or push a modern monoculture. Sure, it's a satirical takedown of communism, but there’s little emphasis on race, gender, or sexuality debates, and no heavy-handed moralizing from a modern lens.

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