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Witnesses
Representation Score
9.1/10
Excellent
2018
Director
Konstantin Fam
Runtime
104 minutes
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Witnesses serves as a cinematic critique of systemic oppression through an anthology format. The film replaces singular nationalistic viewpoints with a complex look at victimhood and the roots of intolerance. The film excels in portraying racial and ethnic diversity, directly addressing anti-Semitism and the mechanisms of ethnic cleansing. This approach offers a multifaceted view of identity-based persecution. While the film addresses systemic exclusion, it lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or specific neurodivergent traits, focusing mainly on the historical trauma of the Holocaust.
Category Breakdown
Does Witnesses have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film examines the impact of ethnic intolerance but does not include explicit LGBTQ narratives or non-cisgender identities.
How does Witnesses portray gender?
The story highlights the personal toll of systemic conflict, focusing on survival as a key driver of individual actions.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Witnesses?
The film shines by highlighting the experiences of those affected by ethnic cleansing, emphasizing underrepresented ethnic identities as central to the narrative.
How does Witnesses represent religion and culture?
The film criticizes nationalist institutions and state-sponsored propaganda, challenging the morality of state-sanctioned violence and national hostility.
Does Witnesses include disability representation?
The historical context involves addressing physical and psychological trauma, likely focusing on the vulnerability and resilience of those affected by systemic violence.
Present on Screen
- Centers the experiences of underrepresented ethnic groups and victims of racial cleansing.
- Provides a systemic critique of nationalist propaganda and state-sponsored violence.
- Uses an anthology format to explore diverse identities.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks explicit representation of non-cisgender gender identities or queer narratives.
- Does not clearly address neurodivergence or physical disabilities.
Official Synopsis
An anthology film about the common topic of the Holocaust and honouring the memory of the victims. What caused the mass extermination of people on a national basis? Where do origins of interethnic intolerance, anti-Semitism, nationalist propaganda come from? Today these issues are still topical. Nationally motivated conflicts still fare up between people; national hostility is still kindled. There are voices that deny the reality of the Holocaust as a historical fact. We cannot allow a repetition of the monstrous tragedy and should never forget about it!
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