The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

93%

The Seed of the Sacred Fig2024

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What We Think

‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ is a textbook example of a modern, heavily woke film: reverent toward ideology, skeptical of tradition, and allergic to alternative viewpoints. Subtlety takes a backseat to messaging at nearly every turn.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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It appears that this film foregrounds themes of identity and critiques of traditional authority to such an extent that narrative subtlety and complex character growth take a backseat. Many characters are defined primarily by modern ideological concerns rather than nuanced storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Religion, family structure, and traditional values are clearly portrayed as oppressive and outdated, with little space for nuance or sympathetic exploration. The film seems determined to subvert cultural norms, leaving little room for traditional perspectives to breathe.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative viewpoints, especially those that might express traditional or religious convictions with sincerity, are either marginalized or painted in an unfavorable light. The ideological consensus among main characters is front and center, with minimal room for genuine pluralism.

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