6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Limonov: The Ballad (2024)
Limonov: The Ballad (2024)
Overview
A revolutionary militant, a thug, an underground writer, a butler to a millionaire in Manhattan. But also a switchblade-waving poet, a lover of beautiful women, a warmonger, a political agitator, and a novelist who wrote of his greatness. Eduard Limonov’s life story is a journey through Russia, America, and Europe during the second half of the 20th century.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Viewer Rating
6.1
Overview
A revolutionary militant, a thug, an underground writer, a butler to a millionaire in Manhattan. But also a switchblade-waving poet, a lover of beautiful women, a warmonger, a political agitator, and a novelist who wrote of his greatness. Eduard Limonov’s life story is a journey through Russia, America, and Europe during the second half of the 20th century.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by portraying the complex and controversial figure of Eduard Limonov and his extremist ideology without explicit endorsement or condemnation, instead focusing on his turbulent journey and self-destructive path.
The film's casting appears traditional, focusing on a Russian figure and his interactions within the Russian intelligentsia without explicit indications of diverse or DEI-driven casting choices. The narrative primarily explores the protagonist's personality and his role as a provocateur, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays LGBTQ+ themes primarily through protagonist Eduard Limonov's fluid and transgressive sexuality, intertwined with his rebellious persona. While including a historically significant homosexual scene, the depiction is nuanced and peripheral, focusing on personal turmoil and defiance rather than a direct exploration or affirmation of broader LGBTQ+ community experiences.
Based on available information, 'Limonov: The Ballad' does not appear to feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. There is no public description or critical review discussing such portrayals, leading to a determination of N/A for its net impact on transsexual representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film portrays historical figures, including Limonov and his relationships, in line with their documented genders. The provided information explicitly states there are no instances of gender swapping or role reversals.
The film is a biopic about Eduard Limonov, a Russian historical figure. The provided information explicitly states that the film does not prominently feature racial diversity or race swapping, and there is no significant emphasis on casting changes that would alter a character's established race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
6.4
Critic Ratings
6.3
6.1
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