The Duellists (1977) | How Woke Is It?

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The Duellists1977

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What We Think

The Duellists is refreshingly non-woke by modern standards, rooted in historical context, focused on character, and unbothered by the identity politics pervasive in current Hollywood output.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Duellists is focused on character, honor, and personal obsession rather than modern ideological checklists. There's no sense that casting or characterization is driven by identity politics, and the narrative is grounded in a particular historical context.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional masculinity, codes of honor, and the societal norms of Napoleonic-era France are depicted seriously, without mockery or modern revisionism. Masculinity and the institution of dueling are explored with depth rather than subversion.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There is no push for ideological conformity; various characters express complex motives and moral ambiguities. No present-day political or cultural lens is imposed, and contrasting values are given space on their own merit.

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