
War of the Buttons
2011

Representation Score
Limited
2026
Director
Christophe Barratier
Runtime
99 minutes
Average Rating
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The film centers on three children resisting the Nazis in occupied France. Lisa’s inclusion as a co-leader offers meaningful gender balance, positioning women as capable leaders rather than sidelined figures. However, the cast and story lack racial, LGBTQ+, and disability representation. The listed cast is entirely white, and no characters of color, queer identities, or disabilities appear in the synopsis or cast list. The narrative upholds traditional patriotic values without critiquing Western institutions. Evidence is limited to the synopsis, so confidence is moderate.
Category Breakdown
No LGBTQ+ characters appear or are identified. The narrative centers on three children resisting the Nazis, with no same-sex romance or non-heteronormative identities present.
The core trio includes two boys and one girl, Lisa, who shares equal responsibility in the resistance. This frames women as capable leaders, though her full role remains limited by the brief summary.
Set in occupied France, the listed cast is entirely white. No characters of color are mentioned in the synopsis or cast list, and no race-bent casting is indicated.
The film frames Nazi occupation as the clear antagonist, promoting anti-fascist values. Traditional patriotism is honored through the children’s bravery, while Western institutions are not portrayed as corrupt or oppressive.
No characters with physical or mental disabilities are mentioned in the synopsis or cast list. Disability is absent from the available material.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
During the German occupation of World War II, François, Eusèbe, and Lisa, three courageous children, embark on a secret adventure: resisting the Nazis in the heart of France. Through sabotage, hidden messages, and perilous escapes, they carry out clandestine actions right under the enemy's nose. Daring and friendship are their only weapons in the fight against injustice.

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