The Two Soldiers

The film does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It also does not feature characters whose identities challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

The story primarily centers around male soldiers, with no significant roles for women within the immediate narrative.

The cast reflects the homogeneous demographics typical of Portuguese provincial cinema from the late 1970s, with no effort to include actors from diverse racial backgrounds.

The film dismantles traditional military heroism by emphasizing aimless wandering and the grotesque. It prioritizes personal morality and skepticism over grand narratives tied to nationalism or religion.

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities that play a central role in the narrative or serve as plot devices.