
Above Us the Waves
1955

Representation Score
Minimal
1968
GDirector
William A. Graham
Runtime
89 minutes
Average Rating
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Submarine X-1 is a conventional wartime procedural that emphasizes individual masculine heroism and institutional loyalty. The narrative follows a classic redemption arc for a Royal Navy officer, highlighting duty and the restoration of honor. The film adheres to traditional cinematic conventions of the late 1960s, reinforcing mid-century Western values. It lacks engagement with diverse identities, instead presenting a clear-cut struggle centered on military competence and patriotism. Because the film follows standard conventions, it offers very little in the way of social subversion or diverse representation.
Category Breakdown
The film portrays a strictly heterosexual military environment. There are no representations of queer identities or same-sex relationships, focusing instead on traditional male camaraderie.
The narrative centers on male characters and military leadership. It reinforces traditional hierarchies, offering no female characters in positions of authority or intellectual equality.
The story reflects a homogeneous Anglo-Saxon crew typical of the time. It lacks racial diversity or varied cultural backgrounds, focusing on a specific British officer and his unit.
The film promotes Western institutional values such as patriotism and military discipline. It validates the state and military as stabilizing forces without presenting alternative moral viewpoints.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The plot focuses exclusively on physical capability and combat readiness.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
After losing a submarine and fifty crew in a battle with a German ship during WWII, a Royal Navy officer gets a second chance in a daring raid with midget subs.

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