The Ottoman Lieutenant (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

The Ottoman Lieutenant2017

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What We Think

Despite a touch of modern sensibility in its strong female protagonist, 'The Ottoman Lieutenant' largely avoids overt wokeness. The story prioritizes character-driven conflict and remains respectful to its cultural and historical backdrop.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film generally maintains traditional narrative structure and develops its main characters based on personal motivations rather than overt identity politics. The romantic and wartime storylines feel authentic to the historical setting, with little evidence of forced diversity or flawless characters shoehorned in to tick boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the female lead is portrayed as independent and defies her era's gender norms, the movie still respects cultural and religious contexts and does not unduly undermine traditional values, family, or religion. The foundational elements are present, though with a mild modern flair.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film presents multiple sides of a sensitive historical conflict. Characters embody differing worldviews, and traditional perspectives are given a reasonable voice. There's no blanket villainization of alternative viewpoints, and the ideological environment is not strictly uniform.

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