When Father Was Away on Business (1985) | How Woke Is It?

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When Father Was Away on Business1985

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What We Think

A classic example of non-woke cinema, 'When Father Was Away on Business' tells a rich, complex story without modern ideological baggage. It respects cultural and historical context, putting character and emotion before social messaging.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film centers on a family's experience under Tito-era Yugoslavia, focusing on personal and political turmoil without heavy-handed emphasis on identity politics or forced diversity. Characters are nuanced and shaped by the era’s realities, not modern ideological trends.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional family, religion, and masculinity are depicted through a historic and cultural lens rather than being subverted or mocked. The film delves into the challenges faced by the family, rather than lecturing on 'progressive' modern values.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While offering subtle criticism of socialism, the film’s narrative mostly explores multiple perspectives present in that society. There isn’t a blanket dismissal of traditional viewpoints, nor are dissenters blatantly villainized. It’s far from the echo chambers we see today.

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