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Occult Forces

Name: Occult Forces
Director: Jean Mamy
Released: 1943
Duration: 51 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

1943

Director

Jean Mamy

Runtime

51 minutes

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Occult Forces is a period-specific political drama that prioritizes a singular, nationalist perspective. The narrative structure reinforces existing hierarchies by framing international cooperation and specific ethnic groups as existential threats to the state. The film lacks complexity by focusing on systemic suspicion and fails to explore diverse identities. Instead, it serves as a tool reflecting the socio-political ideologies of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does Occult Forces have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The plot revolves around political conspiracies and institutional structures.

How does Occult Forces portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on male-dominated parliamentary politics and high-level maneuvering, reinforcing traditional hierarchies rather than challenging gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Occult Forces?

Minimal

Jewish and Anglo-American groups are portrayed as conspiratorial actors rather than individuals. The film uses these identities as geopolitical tools rather than exploring their lived experiences.

How does Occult Forces represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film emphasizes nationalistic interests over multiculturalism, presenting a worldview that rejects pluralism in favor of an exclusionary geopolitical narrative.

Does Occult Forces include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

Offers a clear insight into the specific socio-political frameworks and geopolitical tensions of 1943.

Limited or Absent

Does not provide individual ability to act for ethnic groups, treating them as conspiratorial tools.
Does not engage with non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities or gender roles.
Prioritizes exclusionary nationalist narratives over multicultural or pluralistic perspectives.

Official Synopsis

The film recounts the life of a young member of parliament who joins the Freemasons in order to relaunch his career. He thus learns of how the Freemasons are conspiring with the Jews and the Anglo-American nations to encourage France into a war against Germany.

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