Documentary  •  2015  •  191 min

Human (2015)

Human poster

Human (2015)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Family Values: Mixed
Buddhism: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Islam: Positive

Viewer Rating
8.5

Overview

Human is a 2015 documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand that captures a tapestry of global lives, emotions, and experiences through personal stories, stunning aerial photography, and reflective music. The Leans Progressive label stems from its inclusion and emphasis on LGBTQ and trans experiences, with stories told with dignity and empathy. The documentary avoids a partisan tone, instead focusing on shared humanity and empathy across cultures. It presents a broad and sometimes raw view of the human condition, balancing personal and global narratives with an overarching message of unity and introspection.


Starring Cast

Luis Cancu  •   Atman  •   Berthony


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film explores the universal human condition through diverse personal testimonies, emphasizing shared experiences, emotions, and the need for empathy and understanding across cultures. It consciously avoids partisan political stances, focusing instead on common ground and humanitarian values.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The film features a globally diverse cast, showcasing a wide spectrum of human experiences and identities from various cultures and backgrounds. Its narrative explores universal themes through individual stories, implicitly addressing societal challenges and inequalities without explicitly framing traditional identities negatively.

Secondary

LGBTQ: Positive
Confidence: High

The documentary 'Human' includes an interview with a gay man who shares his personal experiences of love and life. His story is presented with dignity and empathy, integrating his queer identity into the film's universal exploration of human emotions and societal challenges. This portrayal is respectful and affirming, contributing to a broader understanding of diverse human experiences.

Trans: Positive
Confidence: High

The documentary features a segment where a trans woman speaks candidly about her identity and life experiences. Her story is presented with dignity and empathy, integrated into the film's broader exploration of the human condition. The portrayal is affirming, allowing her to articulate her personal truth without judgment, contributing to a respectful and validating depiction of transsexual identity.

Family Values: Mixed
Confidence: High

The film presents a diverse mosaic of human experiences regarding family life, love, and relationships from various cultures and backgrounds, without endorsing or critiquing specific traditional or progressive family models.

Buddhism: Positive
Confidence: High

Interviewees from Buddhist traditions discuss their philosophies of peace, suffering, and mindfulness, presented as profound and valid human paths to understanding.

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High

The film features numerous individuals who speak about their Christian faith as a source of strength, hope, and guidance through personal struggles, presented with empathy and respect.

Hinduism: Positive
Confidence: High

Individuals from Hindu cultural backgrounds share their spiritual beliefs and life experiences, which are presented with respect as integral to their human journey.

Islam: Positive
Confidence: High

Many interviewees from diverse backgrounds share how their Islamic faith shapes their lives, provides solace, and informs their perspectives on conflict and community, all portrayed with dignity.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a documentary composed of interviews with real individuals sharing their personal stories and perspectives. It does not feature fictional characters or adaptations of historical figures, meaning the concept of a gender swap does not apply.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a documentary featuring real individuals sharing their personal stories. It does not adapt pre-existing characters from source material or portray historical figures, therefore the concept of a race swap does not apply.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.6
The Movie Database logo
8.4

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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