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Allies

Name: Allies
Director: Dominic Burns
Released: 2014
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2014

Not Rated

Director

Dominic Burns

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Allies is a conventional period war drama that emphasizes historical realism and traditional military clichés. The plot follows a mission-oriented structure involving British and American commandos during the 1944 advance across France. The film adheres to the typical conventions of the mid-century war genre. It does not intentionally challenge social hierarchies or introduce progressive elements. The narrative architecture focuses on a standard military procedural, lacking diverse character arcs and multi-layered identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Allies have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities. It adheres to the social norms of a 1944 military context.

How does Allies portray gender?

Limited

The film centers on commandos, a role traditionally associated with masculinity. There is no evidence of women taking a leading role or challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Allies?

Fair

The focus is on British and American commandos, which often means a predominantly white cast. There is no indication of characters of color playing significant roles.

How does Allies represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film aligns with traditional Western military narratives. The mission reinforces established geopolitical structures rather than exploring alternative cultural themes.

Does Allies include disability representation?

Minimal

No information is available regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent characters in this production.

Present on Screen

The film maintains a focus on historical realism within the 1944 setting.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes and Eurocentric casting.
There is a lack of diverse representation regarding gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identities.
The story follows conventional military clichés rather than subverting social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

August 1944 two months after D-Day, the Allies are advancing across France. A team of British and American commandos are dropped behind enemy lines on a secret mission to ambush a German Officer and steal maps charting the location of the enemy artillery along the front line.

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