7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Black Book (2006)
Black Book (2006)
Overview
In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by exploring the profound moral ambiguities of World War II and its aftermath, critiquing both the initial tyranny and the subsequent excesses of post-war vengeance and mob justice, without championing a specific political ideology.
The movie features traditional casting that is historically appropriate for its World War II setting, without incorporating explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative explores the complexities of war, resistance, and human morality, rather than focusing on explicit critiques of traditional identities or centering modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Jewish characters with deep sympathy, highlighting their immense suffering and resilience in the face of Nazi persecution. The narrative unequivocally condemns antisemitism, positioning the audience to empathize with the victimized Jewish community and their plight.
The film "Black Book" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses entirely on World War II espionage, resistance, and survival in the Netherlands.
The film "Black Book" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely focused on World War II espionage, resistance, and survival, making the portrayal of transsexual identity not applicable to its content.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Black Book is an original screenplay with characters created specifically for the film. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical figures whose gender could have been altered for this adaptation.
Black Book is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic of historical figures. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.4
Critic Ratings
7.7
7.1
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