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We Go In at Dawn

Name: We Go In at Dawn
Director: Ben Mole
Released: 2020
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2020

Director

Ben Mole

Runtime

86 minutes

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We Go In at Dawn is a war thriller set during World War II that emphasizes historical accuracy over challenging social norms. The film stays within traditional storytelling, focusing on espionage tactics and the hierarchical structures of the time. The narrative structure relies on conventional themes of duty and institutional loyalty. By adhering to the social norms of the era, the film presents a homogeneous portrayal of British military life. Overall, the film serves as a standard genre piece exploring wartime espionage without attempting to disrupt or question the gender, racial, or social structures of the period.

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Category Breakdown

Does We Go In at Dawn have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional storyline that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no same-sex relationships or non-cisgender identities in the story.

How does We Go In at Dawn portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on male-dominated military structures. Female characters have limited roles and ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We Go In at Dawn?

Limited

The cast is mostly white and European, reflecting the historical context of British intelligence services during World War II.

How does We Go In at Dawn represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights Western values such as patriotism and duty during wartime. It upholds institutional structures without questioning cultural traditions.

Does We Go In at Dawn include disability representation?

Minimal

Characters are defined by their physical abilities and tactical usefulness. There is no focus on neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Maintains high historical accuracy regarding the social hierarchies of the WWII era.
Offers a focused, genre-standard exploration of tactical espionage and military command.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more diverse casting and multi-layered character development to break historical homogeneity.
Includes very little women's ability to drive the story or presence within the central military narrative.
Does not incorporate disability or neurodivergence as elements of character's ability to drive the story.

Official Synopsis

When a high-ranking war planner is captured and held in a German prisoner of war camp, a team of specialists take on the dangerous mission of trying to break him out. Trouble is, he doesn't want to be rescued.

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