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Hurricane

Name: Hurricane
Director: David Blair
Released: 2018
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2018

Not Rated

Director

David Blair

Runtime

107 minutes

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Hurricane stands out by shifting the focus away from typical Anglo-centric Battle of Britain stories. By highlighting Polish pilots, the film offers a fresh perspective on non-British ability to act and the struggle against prejudice within military hierarchies. However, the film remains traditional in its social representations. The narrative centers on male-dominated military environments and lacks visible female or LGBTQ+ storylines. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its exploration of ethnic and national diversity, even as it adheres to conventional gender and social norms of the period.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hurricane have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge traditional heterosexual relationships. It follows the social norms of the 1940s setting.

How does Hurricane portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on male-dominated military environments within the RAF. There are no female characters shown taking leading roles or challenging traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hurricane?

Good

By highlighting Polish pilots, the film shifts attention away from typical Anglo-centric WWII narratives. It emphasizes the ability to act of non-British combatants and explores the intersection of national identity and prejudice.

How does Hurricane represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative delves into the complex loyalties of Polish pilots fighting for both their homeland and Great Britain. It focuses on the struggle for national survival against systemic oppression.

Does Hurricane include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

Highlights Polish pilots, offering a fresh perspective on non-British ability to act in WWII.
Explores the intersection of national identity and prejudice within a historical context.
Emphasizes the contributions of non-British combatants during WWII.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of female characters in actively leading roles.
Does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or queer identities.
Adheres to conventional, male-dominated military hierarchies without challenging gender norms.

Official Synopsis

Polish pilots overcome prejudice to fight against the Luftwaffe with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in the hope of protecting both Great Britain and their own Poland from the German advance.

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