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Passchendaele

Name: Passchendaele
Director: Paul Gross
Released: 2008
Duration: 114 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2008

Director

Paul Gross

Runtime

114 minutes

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Passchendaele is a traditional historical epic that emphasizes historical accuracy over challenging social norms. The film uses classic clichés of heroism and romantic tragedy to tell its story. While the film captures the psychological toll of warfare, it maintains a conservative approach to representation. It focuses on the shared experience of a specific historical demographic without exploring multiple aspects of identity. Ultimately, the narrative reinforces established social hierarchies and traditional Western values, providing a nuanced look at trauma without disrupting the era's social fabric.

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Category Breakdown

Does Passchendaele have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the traditional marriage norms of the early 20th century. Queer relationships or non-traditional gender identities are not represented, and there is no hint of LGBTQ themes.

How does Passchendaele portray gender?

Limited

The story is dominated by a male-led military structure. The female character handles the emotional side of things, while masculinity is shown through combat and femininity through emotional stability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Passchendaele?

Limited

The cast is mostly made up of white actors, reflecting the demographics of the Canadian Expeditionary Force in 1917. There is no diverse casting to represent different backgrounds.

How does Passchendaele represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores grief through religious themes and views the war as a tragic geopolitical event. It doesn't criticize institutions but focuses on the personal impact of the war.

Does Passchendaele include disability representation?

Limited

The film shows physical and psychological injuries as results of combat. However, these injuries are used to highlight the costs of war rather than giving characters independent roles.

Present on Screen

Offers a detailed look at the psychological trauma and physical costs of industrial warfare.
Maintains historical accuracy regarding the demographic composition of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.

Limited or Absent

Does not include representations of non-traditional gender identities or LGBTQ themes.
Uses traditional gender roles and a predominantly white, homogeneous cast.
Shows disabilities mainly as casualties of war rather than through characters with independent roles.

Official Synopsis

Sergeant Michael Dunne fights in the 10th Battalion, AKA The "Fighting Tenth" with the 1st Canadian Division and participated in all major Canadian battles of the war, and set the record for highest number of individual bravery awards for a single battle

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