Verdun: Visions of History

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It focuses on the strict military structures of the early 20th century.

The story centers on a strictly masculine combat environment. It emphasizes traditional hierarchies by focusing almost exclusively on the experiences of male soldiers.

The cast is made up of a homogeneous European demographic. There is no evidence of racial blending or the inclusion of non-European perspectives.

The film serves as a traditional Western historical record emphasizing patriotism. It functions as a commemorative piece of national history rather than a critique of Western institutions.

There is no evidence that the film uses disability as a narrative tool for ability to act. Physical trauma is treated as a plot consequence rather than an exploration of identity.