6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Popular Music (2004)
Popular Music (2004)
Overview
Matti and Niila, growing up in the mid-sixties in the harsh and conservative environment of a Finnish-speaking part of Tornedalen in Swedish Laponia, close to the Finnish border. Their big dream is to become rock stars. In the present the now grown-up Matti feels guilt for the death of his drug-addicted rock star friend Niila.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.4
Overview
Matti and Niila, growing up in the mid-sixties in the harsh and conservative environment of a Finnish-speaking part of Tornedalen in Swedish Laponia, close to the Finnish border. Their big dream is to become rock stars. In the present the now grown-up Matti feels guilt for the death of his drug-addicted rock star friend Niila.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on the apolitical themes of friendship, shared passion for music, and the pursuit of dreams, using cultural differences as a backdrop for individual connection rather than a platform for political commentary or systemic critique.
Based on the limited information available for 'Popular Music' by Reza Bagher, there is no indication of explicit DEI-driven casting or narrative elements that critique traditional identities. The film is presumed to feature traditional casting and a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities.
Secondary
The provided information for '{Popular Music} ({movie})' does not include details on LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, an assessment of its portrayal cannot be made based on the given input.
The film 'Popular Music' (Folktopp) does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of such elements is not applicable, as there is no depiction to assess.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Popular Music" is an adaptation of Mikael Niemi's novel. A review of the main characters and plot indicates that the film faithfully portrays the genders of its characters as established in the source material, with no instances of a gender swap.
The film "Popular Music" (2004) is an adaptation of a Swedish novel set in northern Sweden. There is no evidence that any character canonically established as one race in the source material was portrayed as a different race in the film adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.2
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