Triumph of the Will (1935) | How Woke Is It?

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Triumph of the Will1935

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What We Think

‘Triumph of the Will’ is entirely non-woke, representing the opposite of contemporary ideological trends. Its issues are of a different, far more troubling kind, but in terms of current ‘woke’ themes, it scores a flat zero.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

This infamous propaganda piece puts ideology and state glorification above any effort at traditional storytelling or character-driven narrative. There is no focus on individual identity markers in the modern woke sense, but the actual narrative is wholly subordinate to political messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Rather than undermining traditional cultural values, this film heavily promotes an extreme, authoritarian form of nationalism and worship of the state, very much the opposite of modern ‘woke’ sensibilities. It’s all about conformity and tradition (though of a disturbing kind).

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The film is the textbook definition of ideological monoculture, but its ideology is far from what would be considered ‘woke.’ Dissenting views and pluralism are utterly absent, replaced with unwavering devotion to a single regime.

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