
A Farewell to Arms
1932

Representation Score
Limited
1965
PG-13Director
David Lean
Runtime
200 minutes
Average Rating
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David Lean’s epic stands out for its cultural critique, effectively breaking down traditional hierarchies and institutional stability. The film portrays the decay of the old world with an anti-aristocratic perspective. However, its period setting and classical structure limit representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities. Its racial focus remains narrow, centered on historical Russian class struggles. Ultimately, while the film excels in its critique of systemic collapse and the fluidity of morality during revolution, it falls short in representing diverse identities and experiences.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses solely on heterosexual relationships, with no representation of same-sex intimacy or non-cisgender identities. There is no inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
Lara plays a central role, but her influence is often constrained by masculine political forces. The film challenges the stability of the traditional family unit by showing it being dismantled during the revolution.
The casting reflects the historical Russian context, emphasizing class conflict rather than multi-ethnic diversity. It highlights the struggle between the aristocracy and the working class.
The narrative depicts the fall of the Tsarist regime and the Church, embracing moral relativism over strict traditional codes. It shows the collapse of the old order and the rise of new moral standards.
There is no significant depiction of visible or invisible disabilities. Characters with disabilities are not used as central plot devices in this narrative.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
The life of a Russian physician and poet who, although married to another, falls in love with a political activist's wife and experiences hardship during World War I and then the October Revolution.

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