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See You in Montevideo
Movie

See You in Montevideo

2014 • Unknown

Woke Score
1.4
out of 10

Plot

A football team from Belgrade, former Republic of Yugoslavia gets a chance to go to the First World Football Championship, but things get complicated along the way.

Overall Series Review

See You in Montevideo is a Serbian historical sports drama that chronicles the journey of the underdog Kingdom of Yugoslavia national football team to the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup. The film is the second part of a major Serbian franchise and focuses heavily on themes of national pride, male camaraderie, and persistence in the face of daunting odds. The narrative centers on the male players, such as Tirke and Moša, as they navigate the long journey, internal conflicts, and external distractions like American businessmen and romantic temptations. The movie is celebrated in its home country for presenting a proud and optimistic view of national history, in direct contrast to narratives that focus on shame or pessimism. Character development is tied to ambition, talent, and personal growth through struggle, rather than identity-based politics. The film's cultural outlook is conservative and traditional, celebrating a specific historical moment, national identity, and conventional gender roles.

Categorical Breakdown

Identity Politics1/10

The plot centers entirely on the merit and performance of a historically accurate national football team. The central conflict involves personal ambition, team unity, and overcoming international opponents. Character value is judged by talent, dedication, and loyalty to the team and homeland. There is no element of intersectional hierarchy, vilification of 'whiteness,' or forced insertion of diversity. Casting is historically authentic to the 1930s Yugoslav team.

Oikophobia1/10

The film’s entire premise is a celebration of national sporting heritage and pride in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, culminating in the team winning a bronze medal and returning to an 'incredible welcoming celebration.' The narrative is praised for replacing 'masochistic lamentations' with optimism and pride. Core national and familial institutions are viewed with respect. This represents the antithesis of civilizational self-hatred.

Feminism2/10

The core of the story is the male journey and brotherhood within the national football team. Female characters primarily serve as romantic interests or 'romantic temptations,' which are framed as potential distractions from the team's main goal. The focus on traditional male roles, ambition, and athletic masculinity is protective and aspirational. Female characters are not depicted as 'Girl Boss' types, but rather fit conventional roles for the 1930s setting, leading to a low score, though their presence as 'temptations' keeps it from a perfect 1.

LGBTQ+1/10

The narrative is firmly anchored in the normative structure of the 1930s, featuring heterosexual romance as the only type of sexuality mentioned (e.g., Tirke falls in love with Dolores). The focus on team brotherhood and traditional romance leaves no room for centering alternative sexualities, deconstructing the nuclear family, or lecturing on gender ideology. Sexuality is treated as private within the context of traditional pairing.

Anti-Theism2/10

The title of the prequel is 'Montevideo, God Bless You!' which indicates a culturally accepting view of faith and tradition. The themes of perseverance and a search for a higher purpose through sport align with transcendent morality. There is no evidence of hostility toward religion or a narrative promoting moral relativism, though the primary focus is on football, not theology, keeping the score slightly above the minimum.