Movie review
July 8, 2021 · 100 min · R
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
A philosophical drama with parallel 18th-century and modern timelines follows doctor Eva as she researches an 18th-century Prussian physician's manuscript on patients' dreams and inner lives while facing her own high-risk pregnancy with a heart condition. The story contrasts holistic, soul-focused medicine with modern rationalist, mechanistic approaches. The narrative centers on Eva's bodily autonomy and pregnancy decision against medical advice, with a visible karaoke scene referencing transgender icon Candy Darling via the Velvet Underground song "Candy Says."
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for The Book Of Vision.
Woke representation / casting
visible LGBTQ+ reference via lead character singing song about trans icon Candy Darling's body hatred; otherwise natural European casting fits story world and periods with no forced diversity or mismatches.
Woke political dialogue
dialogue touches on women's body choices and medical authority without overt activist slogans.
Identity-driven story themes
central arcs revolve around female protagonist's pregnant body, high-risk pregnancy decision rejecting medical termination, and reclaiming autonomy as spiritual choice across timelines.
Western institutional / cultural critique
portrays modern/rationalist medicine as cold and domineering over women's bodies (male doctors advising in both eras) while favoring holistic/spiritual approach; includes gender power dynamics but stays philosophical.
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
no backlash or complaints claiming too woke, forced identity politics, or propaganda; completely absent.
Creator track record context
no relevant prior work cited.
Production
