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Papillon (2017)

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Papillon (2017)

Overview

Henri “Papillon” Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld, is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, where he forges a strong friendship with Louis Dega, a counterfeiter who needs his protection.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
6.2

Overview

Henri “Papillon” Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld, is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, where he forges a strong friendship with Louis Dega, a counterfeiter who needs his protection.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

The film's central narrative critiques the brutality and injustice of an oppressive state penal system, focusing on human rights violations and systemic cruelty, which aligns with left-leaning concerns despite the individualistic nature of the protagonist's solution.

The movie features primarily traditional casting for its main roles, aligning with the historical context of the characters. Its narrative centers on a classic prison escape and survival story, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.

Secondary

The film 'Papillon, 2017' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's struggle for freedom and his bond with a fellow inmate, without exploring queer identities or relationships.

There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.

The film 'Papillon' is a prison drama primarily focused on male characters and their struggles within a male-dominated penal system. There are no significant female characters depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

The 2017 film "Papillon" is a remake based on Henri Charrière's autobiographical books and a previous film adaptation. The main characters, including Henri Charrière and Louis Dega, maintain their historically and canonically established male genders in this adaptation.

The 2017 film "Papillon" is an adaptation of the autobiographical books by Henri Charrière and a remake of the 1973 film. The main characters, Henri Charrière and Louis Dega, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their historical or previously established depictions.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.2
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7.3

Critic Ratings

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5.2
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5.1

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