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Against All

Name: Against All
Director: Otakar Vávra
Released: 1957
Duration: 112 min

Representation Score

5.5/10

Fair

1957

Director

Otakar Vávra

Runtime

112 minutes

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Against All is a historical epic that emphasizes ideological and class struggles over modern demographic representation. The film highlights the Hussite movement's resistance against centralized monarchical and religious authorities, offering a strong critique of traditional power structures. However, the film lacks depth in representing LGBTQ+ individuals, racial diversity, and disability, adhering to the historical realism and cinematic standards of 1957. The narrative remains centered on the masculine sphere of warfare and the ethnic homogeneity of the Bohemian region.

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Category Breakdown

Does Against All have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on religious and nationalistic conflicts. There is no indication of non-straight or cisgender identities in this historical war epic.

How does Against All portray gender?

Fair

Male military commanders like Jan Žižka have significant roles in the story. Women play supporting roles, reflecting traditional masculine hierarchies in warfare.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Against All?

Limited

The cast is predominantly made up of people from similar backgrounds, reflecting the ethnic makeup of the Bohemian region. Diversity is shown through class and religion rather than race.

How does Against All represent religion and culture?

Good

The film effectively critiques institutional power. It portrays the Hussite rebellion as a collective fight against the established Church and monarchical systems.

Does Against All include disability representation?

Limited

Physical injuries are a result of combat. However, disabilities are not given much depth and are not portrayed as nuanced character traits.

Present on Screen

Strong narrative challenge to traditional religious and monarchical power structures.
Effective portrayal of collective struggle and mass mobilization against oppression.

Limited or Absent

Women have limited roles within the historical narrative.
Minimal representation of non-straight or non-cisgender identities and diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Disabilities are treated as combat consequences rather than nuanced traits.

Official Synopsis

After the battle of Sudoměř the Hussite teaching spreads through the whole country and people start leaving their homes to help build the fortification of Tábor. Prague citizens request help against the army of Zikmund. The Hussite army with Jan Žižka in the lead make their way towards Prague. They fortify themselves on the mountain Vítkov and engage in a bloody battle with Zikmund’s huge army.

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