5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Pippa (2023)
Pippa (2023)
Overview
The story of Captain Balram Singh Mehta of India’s 45 Cavalry regiment who, along with his siblings, fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971. Named after the Russian amphibious war tank “PT-76”, which floats on water like an empty ‘pippa’ (tin) of ghee, the film traces Mehta's coming-of-age as he steps up to prove himself in a war to liberate Bangladesh.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Islam: Negative
Sikhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.5
Overview
The story of Captain Balram Singh Mehta of India’s 45 Cavalry regiment who, along with his siblings, fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971. Named after the Russian amphibious war tank “PT-76”, which floats on water like an empty ‘pippa’ (tin) of ghee, the film traces Mehta's coming-of-age as he steps up to prove himself in a war to liberate Bangladesh.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's right-leaning rating is primarily driven by its celebration of Indian nationalism, military heroism, and the justification of war as a means to achieve national interests and liberate an oppressed people, aligning with themes of national defense and strength.
The movie features a cast that reflects the cultural context of its Indian setting, without engaging in explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative, centered on a historical war, maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities rather than offering explicit critiques.
Secondary
The film portrays Hindu characters, including Indian soldiers and East Pakistani refugees, with sympathy and dignity. The narrative aligns with the virtues of the Indian side, implicitly affirming the faith of its adherents through their courage and suffering.
The film depicts the Pakistani military's brutal actions during the 1971 war, including atrocities against civilians in East Pakistan. These actions, historically linked to a religiously-charged nationalist ideology, are presented without significant counterbalancing positive portrayals of Islam or its adherents, thus framing the religion's institutional expression in a negative light.
Sikh soldiers are depicted as brave and dedicated members of the Indian army, embodying courage and sacrifice. The film's narrative aligns with the dignity and virtues often associated with the Sikh faith, showcasing its adherents in a positive light.
Based on the provided details, there is insufficient information to accurately assess the film's portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes. Therefore, a definitive evaluation of its net impact cannot be made at this time.
Currently, there is not enough information available to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, a determination of the net impact as positive, negative, or neutral cannot be made.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film 'Pippa' is a biographical war drama based on the real-life male historical figure Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta, who is portrayed by a male actor. There is no information to suggest any other established historical or canonical character had their gender changed for this adaptation.
The film "Pippa" is a biopic based on real Indian historical figures from the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The main characters are portrayed by actors who share the same racial background as the historical figures, thus no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.2
5.3
Critic Ratings
5.0
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