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The End of War

Name: The End of War
Director: Dragan Kresoja
Released: 1984
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

6.1/10

Good

1984

Director

Dragan Kresoja

Runtime

87 minutes

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The film 'The End of War' challenges traditional war narratives by focusing on a protagonist whose strength comes from personal trauma and physical impairment. It moves away from the typical 'invincible hero' archetype to explore survival in a more nuanced way. The narrative effectively critiques systemic oppression and the brutality of fascist institutions. It uses the breakdown of the family unit to explore the consequences of state-sanctioned cruelty and the necessity of extrajudicial action. While the film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and focuses heavily on male characters, it excels in portraying disability with ability to act. It provides a meaningful exploration of how political violence disrupts social and familial stability.

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Category Breakdown

Does The End of War have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities.

How does The End of War portray gender?

Fair

The main character is a man and the story revolves around him and his son. However, the narrative is driven by the violence experienced by female family members.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The End of War?

Good

Set in the former Yugoslavia, the film explores the diverse ethnic identities of the region. It uses regional conflicts to highlight its socio-political critique.

How does The End of War represent religion and culture?

Good

The story challenges institutional authority by presenting the mission as a response to militia-led cruelty. It examines how political violence breaks down social institutions.

Does The End of War include disability representation?

Excellent

The protagonist's physical impairment is central to his identity and he is shown as resilient despite his disability. His disability is portrayed as a part of his strength rather than a source of pity.

Present on Screen

The protagonist's disability is portrayed as a source of resilience and ability to act.
The film offers a strong critique of fascist institutions and systemic corruption.
It provides a nuanced look at how political violence dismantles the traditional family unit.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered perspectives.
The story focuses heavily on male characters, with women primarily serving as victims.

Official Synopsis

As WW2 comes to an end in the former Yugoslavia, a man without an arm and his young son are on a mission. Their goal is to find and kill five members of the fascist militia who had tortured and killed their wife and mother

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