Drama, Adventure  •  1982  •  157 min  •  Older Kids (7+)

Fitzcarraldo (1982)

Fitzcarraldo poster

Fitzcarraldo (1982)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
7.7

Overview

Fitzcarraldo is a dreamer who plans to build an opera house in Iquitos, in the Peruvian Amazon, so, in order to finance his project, he embarks on an epic adventure to collect rubber, a very profitable product, in a remote and unexplored region of the rainforest.


Starring Cast

Klaus Kinski  •   Claudia Cardinale  •   José Lewgoy


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by implicitly critiquing colonialism, the exploitation of indigenous peoples, and environmental disruption, despite its observational focus on individual obsession.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie features a diverse cast of indigenous actors in roles that are historically and geographically authentic, rather than being explicit race-swaps. Its narrative subtly critiques colonial ambition and the impact of European endeavors on indigenous cultures, focusing on the protagonist's personal hubris without explicitly portraying traditional identities as inherently negative.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Fitzcarraldo does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the protagonist's singular obsession with opera and his monumental task in the Amazon, without engaging with queer identity or experiences.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Fitzcarraldo does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on an eccentric Irishman's quest to bring opera to the Amazon jungle, focusing on his ambition and the logistical challenges of his endeavor.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film does not depict any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but are not involved in action sequences of this nature.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Fitzcarraldo is an original film by Werner Herzog, not an adaptation of existing source material with pre-established characters or a biopic altering historical figures' genders. All main characters were created for this film.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "Fitzcarraldo" is based on a historical figure, Carlos Fermín Fitzcarrald, a Peruvian of European descent. The main character, Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald, is portrayed by Klaus Kinski, a white actor, which aligns with the historical figure's race. No established characters undergo a race change.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.9
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7.6

Critic Ratings

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7.7
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N/A

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