7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Adventure • 2013 • 104 min
Belle and Sebastian (2013)
Belle and Sebastian (2013)
Overview
Belle and Sebastian is set high in the snowy Alps during the Second World War. The resourceful Sebastian is a lonely boy who tames and befriends a giant, wild mountain dog, Belle – even though the villagers believe her to be ‘the beast’ that has been killing their sheep.
Starring Cast
Félix Bossuet • Tchéky Karyo • Margaux Chatelier
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
Belle and Sebastian is set high in the snowy Alps during the Second World War. The resourceful Sebastian is a lonely boy who tames and befriends a giant, wild mountain dog, Belle – even though the villagers believe her to be ‘the beast’ that has been killing their sheep.
Starring Cast
Félix Bossuet • Tchéky Karyo • Margaux Chatelier
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium
The film leans left due to its central narrative focusing on humanitarian efforts to aid persecuted Jewish refugees and the courageous resistance against an oppressive occupying force, emphasizing compassion and anti-authoritarianism.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The movie features a traditional cast reflecting its historical setting in a French Alpine village during World War II, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on themes of friendship and courage, presenting traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
Judaism: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays Jewish people as victims of severe persecution during WWII, with the narrative unequivocally condemning antisemitism and positioning the audience to sympathize deeply with their plight. This aligns with the definition of a positive portrayal through the condemnation of bigotry against the faith's adherents.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'Belle and Sebastian' is a family adventure set during World War II, centering on the bond between a boy and his dog. The storyline does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes, thus resulting in no specific portrayal to evaluate.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Belle and Sebastian" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a boy, his dog, and their experiences in the French Alps during WWII, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the story.
Female Combat: No
Confidence: High
The film centers on a young boy and his dog in the French Alps during WWII. While female characters are present in supporting roles, none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The 2013 film "Belle and Sebastian" is an adaptation of the 1965 novel and 1960s TV series. All main characters, including Sebastian, Belle, César, and Angelina, retain their established genders from the source material in this adaptation.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The 2013 film "Belle and Sebastian" is an adaptation of the 1965 French novel and TV series. The main characters, including Sebastian and César, are consistently portrayed as white in both the source material and the 2013 film, with no change in their established racial depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.9
Critic Ratings
9.1
N/A
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