The Diary of Diana B.

The film does not focus on LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions. It does not include specific narratives or characters that challenge straight-centered assumptions.

The film challenges wartime expectations by highlighting the leadership and organizational skills of female characters. Diana Budisavljević is shown as the primary intellectual and organizational force behind a large humanitarian effort, subverting traditional gender roles.

The film offers significant depth to the identities of those persecuted during World War II, emphasizing the ethnic backgrounds of those affected by the Ustasha and Nazi regimes. It addresses the homogeneity of historical wartime narratives by providing diverse perspectives.

The film criticizes traditional state institutions, depicting political and military structures as oppressive. It emphasizes humanitarian ethics over state-enforced borders and legalistic protocols, highlighting systemic cruelty.

The film highlights the vulnerability of children in concentration camps as a symbol of the fragility of life and the impact of neglect. However, characters with disabilities are not given independent ability to act or depth.