Once Upon a Time in Cyprus (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

10%

Once Upon a Time in Cyprus2021

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What We Think

Once Upon a Time in Cyprus is refreshingly non-woke by modern standards, emphasizing historical storytelling and cultural values over revisionist or ideological themes.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show's primary focus is on historical narrative, with character development and plot aligned with the real-life conflict in Cyprus. Representation follows period-appropriate casting. It doesn't appear that identity politics takes precedence over storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Family, faith, and patriotism are depicted as central values without irony or subversion. Traditional gender roles and cultural traditions are presented in a straightforward, earnest manner, giving the show a decidedly non-woke flavor.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

While the viewpoint largely reflects Turkish-Cypriot perspectives, alternative views aren't aggressively mocked or caricatured. The focus is on the historical narrative, with little evidence of modern ideological uniformity imposed on the story.

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