8.1
Viewer Rating
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Rang De Basanti (2006)
Rang De Basanti (2006)
Overview
After a group of friends graduate from Delhi University, they listlessly haunt their old campus, until a British filmmaker casts them in a film she's making about freedom fighters under British rule. Although the group is largely apolitical, the tragic death of a friend owing to local government corruption awakens their patriotism. Inspired by the freedom fighters they represent in the film, the friends collectively decide to avenge the killing.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Islam: Positive
Sikhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
After a group of friends graduate from Delhi University, they listlessly haunt their old campus, until a British filmmaker casts them in a film she's making about freedom fighters under British rule. Although the group is largely apolitical, the tragic death of a friend owing to local government corruption awakens their patriotism. Inspired by the freedom fighters they represent in the film, the friends collectively decide to avenge the killing.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left due to its central thesis of challenging systemic government corruption through radical, extra-legal action and the glorification of revolutionary figures, advocating for direct citizen intervention when traditional democratic means fail.
This Indian film features an entirely Indian cast, reflecting its cultural and national context rather than engaging in explicit DEI-driven casting or race/gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative primarily critiques socio-political issues within India, such as corruption and apathy, and does not explicitly frame traditional identities in a negative light.
Secondary
Hinduism is depicted as an integral part of the cultural backdrop for many characters. While one character initially harbors communal prejudices, the film's narrative arc condemns such bigotry, promoting unity over religious division.
The film portrays a Muslim character and his family sympathetically, highlighting the prejudice they face from society. The narrative strongly condemns this bigotry, positioning the audience to empathize with the victimized religion and its adherents.
The film features a prominent Sikh character, Sukhi, who is portrayed positively as a loyal and brave individual, with no negative implications for his faith.
Rang De Basanti does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on political and social commentary through the lens of young Indian protagonists, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Rang De Basanti does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its plot. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity or experiences in the film's narrative, as its focus lies elsewhere.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film interweaves a contemporary story with historical events and figures from the Indian independence movement. All historical figures depicted maintain their documented gender, and the contemporary characters are original to the film, thus not subject to gender swaps.
The film interweaves a contemporary narrative with historical flashbacks to the Indian independence movement. All historical figures depicted are Indian and are portrayed by Indian actors, maintaining their established race. The contemporary characters are original to the film and thus not subject to race swap analysis.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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