
Allied Forces: Making 1917
2020

Representation Score
Minimal
2022
Director
Ingo Becker
Runtime
18 minutes
Average Rating
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This documentary serves as a technical retrospective on the craftsmanship behind Edward Berger’s WWI epic. Because it is a 'making-of' featurette, it prioritizes mechanical precision and historical fidelity over character-driven social commentary. The film functions as a specialized industry document. Its focus on the physical aspects of filmmaking—such as prosthetics and set design—means it lacks the narrative depth required to explore the way different parts of someone's identity overlap. It does not aim to deconstruct social hierarchies, resulting in a score that reflects its narrow, craft-oriented scope.
Category Breakdown
The documentary focuses on technical filmmaking and special effects rather than character-driven narratives. There is no mention of LGBTQ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
The film highlights technical fields like prosthetics and set construction, which are often male-dominated. It lacks evidence of female leadership or the subversion of gendered roles.
The narrative centers on the historical reconstruction of a German military context. There is no evidence of diverse casting or the use of metaphors to address racial dynamics.
The work prioritizes historical realism and the meticulous recreation of a specific Western era. It does not engage in secularist or anti-Western critiques.
There is no representation of neurodivergence or lived experiences of disability. Any discussion of physical trauma is confined to the context of special effects and war simulation.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Go behind the scenes of Edward Berger’s WWI epic and see how the cast and crew crafted its amazing authenticity — from the sets to the SFX prosthetics.

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