Patria (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

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What We Think

Patria resists most of the typical modern 'woke' pitfalls. It’s a thoughtful, character-driven story that refuses to flatten its subject matter into easy morality tales, engaging honestly with tradition, identity, and loss.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Patria delivers a focused narrative rooted in the real tensions of the Basque Country. Characters are complex and driven by believable motivations; identity factors are explored but not forced for the sake of representation. The show prioritizes personality, history, and circumstance over ticking woke boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The show navigates tough subjects like family, tradition, and religion with nuance. While it’s critical of some cultural aspects, it doesn’t outright vilify them or undermine the value of family or community. Masculinity and femininity are portrayed with realism rather than caricature.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative and traditional views aren’t demonized; rather, the story gives space to multiple perspectives, including those of ETA members, victims, and bystanders. There’s real internal and external conflict instead of a one-sided ideological lecture.

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