Adama: The World of Wind
2015
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 6.0 out of 10
You are here:
Cafard
Representation Score
6.9/10
Good
2015
Director
Jan Bultheel
Runtime
92 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetNew Showbiz Analysis
Cafard is a historical drama that avoids glorifying the First World War. It focuses on the destabilizing effects of conflict on individuals and families, rather than broad geopolitical movements. The film effectively challenges the romanticized view of war by showing the frustrations and inefficiencies within military institutions. However, it remains centered on a traditional European perspective and lacks overtly diverse casting and explicit LGBTQ+ representation.
Category Breakdown
Does Cafard have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not explicitly address LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships. The main conflict revolves around a traditional response to sexual violence.
How does Cafard portray gender?
Mimi's trauma drives the plot, highlighting the central role of the female experience. However, the protagonist still follows a traditional male avenger role.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Cafard?
The setting and cast reflect the 1914 European context. Although the story hints at a global scope, there is no indication of a non-white majority cast.
How does Cafard represent religion and culture?
The story criticizes traditional institutions and military ideals. It portrays the armored car division as ineffective rather than heroic, emphasizing the emotional toll of war.
Does Cafard include disability representation?
There is no explicit portrayal of characters with disabilities having significant roles. The characters face psychological devastation, but it is unclear if this explores mental health with depth.
Present on Screen
- Highlights the personal trauma and systemic disruption caused by war.
- Offers a critical look at military institutions and their inefficiencies.
- Focuses on the emotional consequences of war on individuals and families.
Limited or Absent
- Does not explicitly represent LGBTQ+ identities or queer relationships.
- Lacks diverse casting and characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
- Does not clearly show characters with disabilities having significant roles.
Official Synopsis
August 1914. While Jean Mordant is away winning the title of Wrestling Champion of the World in Buenos Aires, his daughter Mimi is raped by German occupiers in Ostend. Jean swears he will avenge this immoral disgrace. With his coach Victor and young nephew Guido, he enrolls in the prestigious ACM (Armored Car Division). But the heavily-built armored vehicles keep getting stuck in the mud of Flanders. The battalion is hastily transferred to the Eastern front. Jean is devastated by frustration for he has just learned that Mimi is pregnant. But war conditions are ruthless and he and his friends embark on a dramatic journey that ultimately will drag them around the world.
Where to Watch
Find another title
Type to search for movies. Use arrow keys to navigate suggestions, Enter to select or search, Escape to close.
Similar Movies
The Rifleman
2019
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 5.3 out of 10
Le Pantalon
1997
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.7 out of 10
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
1959
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 5.8 out of 10
The Fear
2015
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 6.2 out of 10
Mosquito
2020
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 5.1 out of 10
The Trenches
2010
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.5 out of 10
1914: The Western Front
2014
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 1.1 out of 10
Rate this Movie
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.