5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
On the Dark Continent (1993)
On the Dark Continent (1993)
Overview
In the 1950s, a big stir was made by a book (and its corresponding movie) called The Ugly American. Its subject was the grievous damage done to local cultures by well-meaning but essentially clueless (and frequently arrogant) representatives of the U.S. Since then, the phenomenon of cultural damage cause by arrogant tourists and visitors has been demonstrated to be something everyone is capable of. In this thoughtful, comic drama, the subject is Italians overseas. In this film, Malindi Kenya is the playground of rich Italians.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.2
Overview
In the 1950s, a big stir was made by a book (and its corresponding movie) called The Ugly American. Its subject was the grievous damage done to local cultures by well-meaning but essentially clueless (and frequently arrogant) representatives of the U.S. Since then, the phenomenon of cultural damage cause by arrogant tourists and visitors has been demonstrated to be something everyone is capable of. In this thoughtful, comic drama, the subject is Italians overseas. In this film, Malindi Kenya is the playground of rich Italians.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film subtly aligns with left-leaning values by using the protagonist's journey to challenge Western ethnocentrism and preconceived notions about Africa, promoting cultural understanding and individual growth over systemic critique.
The film features a diverse cast due to its African setting, though its central narrative primarily follows white protagonists. The story, a comedy-drama, is not characterized by explicit critiques of traditional identities or strong DEI themes, instead offering a more neutral or indirect exploration of cultural differences.
Secondary
This evaluation cannot be completed as an AI lacks the ability to watch or analyze the film 'On the Dark Continent' by Marco Risi. Therefore, no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes can be confirmed, resulting in an N/A rating.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original story with characters created specifically for it. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
This film is an original production and not an adaptation of existing source material, a biopic, or a reboot with legacy characters. Therefore, there are no pre-established characters whose race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.2
5.3
Critic Ratings
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