7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Queen Christina (1934)
Queen Christina (1934)
Overview
Popular monarch Queen Christina of Sweden must choose between love and loyalty to her nation when she unexpectedly falls for a Spanish envoy.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
Popular monarch Queen Christina of Sweden must choose between love and loyalty to her nation when she unexpectedly falls for a Spanish envoy.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by championing individual liberty and self-actualization over the burdens of traditional duty and societal expectations, particularly through Queen Christina's rejection of the throne and conventional gender roles.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble, reflecting its historical setting and the period of its production. The narrative focuses on historical drama and personal challenges without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on strong DEI themes.
Secondary
Queen Christina portrays its titular character, widely interpreted as LGBTQ+ or gender non-conforming, with remarkable dignity, complexity, and agency for its era. Her implied same-sex affections and rejection of traditional roles are presented respectfully, without condemnation or mockery. The film's empathetic stance towards Christina, whose struggles are external to her identity, results in a net positive portrayal.
The film portrays the societal and political expectations placed upon Queen Christina, which are deeply intertwined with the Christian monarchical system of 17th-century Sweden, as restrictive and oppressive to her individual freedom and desires. The narrative champions Christina's personal autonomy against these constraining norms, implicitly critiquing the rigid aspects of the Christian-influenced social order.
The film portrays Queen Christina as a gender non-conforming monarch who challenges traditional female roles and often dresses in men's attire. While her character exhibits significant gender non-conformity, the narrative does not present her as a transsexual character, nor does it explicitly explore themes of gender identity differing from assigned sex. The film's focus is on her personal freedom and duties as a ruler.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film portrays Queen Christina of Sweden, a historical figure, as female. While the character often adopts masculine attire and mannerisms, this aligns with historical accounts and does not constitute a change in her established gender.
Queen Christina of Sweden was a historical figure of European descent. In the 1933 film, she is portrayed by Greta Garbo, a Swedish actress, aligning with the historical figure's race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
6.8
Critic Ratings
8.1
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