4.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Bharat (2019)
Bharat (2019)
Overview
At the cusp of India's birth as an Independent nation, a family makes an arduous journey to freedom at a cost. A young boy Bharat, makes a promise to his Father that he will keep his family together no matter what.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Hinduism: Positive
Islam: Positive
Sikhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.6
Overview
At the cusp of India's birth as an Independent nation, a family makes an arduous journey to freedom at a cost. A young boy Bharat, makes a promise to his Father that he will keep his family together no matter what.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with conservative values, championing patriotism, national identity, and traditional family duty as the primary solutions to the challenges faced by individuals and the nation throughout India's post-partition history.
The movie features traditional casting for a mainstream Indian production, utilizing prominent actors within its cultural context. The narrative does not appear to explicitly critique traditional identities or center on strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Bharat" is an adaptation of the South Korean film "Ode to My Father." The original characters in the source material were canonically East Asian (Korean), while the adapted characters in "Bharat" are portrayed as South Asian (Indian), constituting a change in their established race.
Hinduism is depicted as a foundational cultural and religious element of India, contributing to the nation's diverse identity. The narrative frames Hindu characters and practices positively, without any critique, as part of the country's rich heritage.
The film actively promotes communal harmony and secularism, portraying Muslim characters as integral to the nation's fabric. It condemns the religious divisions of Partition, positioning the audience to sympathize with the idea of unity over bigotry.
Sikhism is portrayed as an important part of India's diverse religious landscape, particularly in the context of Partition and national identity. The film emphasizes the contributions and patriotism of Sikh characters, promoting unity and respect for the faith.
The film 'Bharat' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. Its narrative is centered on the protagonist's personal and national journey through various historical periods, with no depiction of queer identity or related themes.
Insufficient information was provided to assess the presence or portrayal of transsexual characters or themes in 'Bharat, 2019'. Therefore, a definitive net impact rating cannot be determined based on the available data.
The film does not feature any scenes where a female character engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but are not depicted in such combat roles.
Bharat (2019) is an adaptation of the South Korean film Ode to My Father (2014). The main characters and their genders in Bharat align with their counterparts in the original source material, with no instances of a character established as one gender being portrayed as another.
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