
We Are Stronger
2017

Representation Score
Good
2021
Director
Cheyenne Carron
Runtime
119 minutes
Average Rating
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Cheyenne Carron’s drama turns away from the 'heroic soldier' cliché to explore the fragmentation of the self. Rather than a tale of triumph, it delves into the failure of reintegration and the vulnerability of individuals against systemic trauma. The film's strength lies in its deep psychological exploration and its rejection of traditional patriarchal or military stereotypes. It finds significance in isolation and unconventional social ties rather than institutional stability. However, the film lacks overt demographic diversity, focusing instead on a specific European social context. Its impact comes from its thematic deconstruction of social roles rather than broad representation.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on the breakdown of a typical family structure. Though no explicit LGBTQ identities are shown, it explores relationships that go beyond conventional domestic life.
It challenges traditional masculinity by highlighting vulnerability over toughness. Clara's exit shifts the focus away from the male lead, disrupting usual gender dynamics in domestic settings.
The story seems centered on a European social context. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.
The film questions Western institutions by depicting a veteran's struggle to reintegrate. It emphasizes personal psychological truth over traditional social bonds.
Roman presents a detailed look at invisible disabilities like PTSD through community support. The narrative avoids clinical descriptions by focusing on community-based mental health approaches.
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Official Synopsis
A soldier suffering from trauma, Roman does not manage to find his bearings in society upon his return from his mission. His companion Clara leaves him, and takes their son with her. Deprived of his family, Roman goes to isolate himself in the mountains. Out of sight, he will let the memories of the war invade him, until one day he meets a group of lumberjacks, touched by his condition.

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