5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Half of a Yellow Sun (2013)
Half of a Yellow Sun (2013)
Overview
An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Negative
Viewer Rating
5.3
Overview
An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's left-leaning rating is primarily driven by its focus on the devastating human cost of the post-colonial Nigerian Civil War and its sympathetic portrayal of the Biafran struggle for self-determination, aligning with anti-colonial and social justice narratives.
The movie features a diverse cast appropriate to its Nigerian setting and historical context, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on the human drama of the Nigerian Civil War and does not center on explicit critiques of traditional identities or strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays the largely Christian Igbo population with deep sympathy, focusing on their resilience and suffering during the war. The narrative aligns with the dignity of these characters, without critiquing their faith.
The film depicts the federal Nigerian army, largely associated with the Muslim North, as the perpetrators of widespread violence and oppression against the Igbo people. The narrative portrays their actions as cruel and hateful, without offering significant counterbalancing nuance regarding the religion itself.
The film 'Half of a Yellow Sun' is a historical drama set during the Nigerian Civil War, centering on the experiences of two sisters. There is no evidence to suggest the presence of identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within the narrative, leading to an N/A assessment for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Based on available information, the film 'Half of a Yellow Sun' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story primarily explores the impact of the Nigerian Civil War on the lives and relationships of its main characters, Olanna and Kainene, and their partners.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Half of a Yellow Sun" is an adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel. The main characters, whose genders are clearly established in the source material, retain their original genders in the film adaptation.
The film adapts a novel set in Nigeria, featuring Nigerian characters. The main cast members portraying these characters are of African or African diaspora descent, aligning with the source material's racial depictions. No race swaps were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
4.9
Critic Ratings
5.0
5.1
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