5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Rhinegold (2022)
Rhinegold (2022)
Overview
Xatar’s way from the ghetto to the top of the charts is as dramatic as it is daring: Fatih Akin’s new film is based on the autobiographical novel »Alles oder Nix« (»All or Nothing«) of the probably most authentic exponent of German gangsta rap. From the hell of an Iraqi jail, Giwar Hajabi (Emilio Sakraya) emigrated to Germany as a young boy with his family in the mid-1980s and has to start right at the bottom. There are opportunities, but far more obstacles. Giwar’s rise from petty criminal to major dealer is swift. Until one shipment goes missing. In order to clear his debts with the cartel, he plans a legendary gold heist. But just as everything goes wrong, another door opens for Giwar thanks to his passion for music …
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
Xatar’s way from the ghetto to the top of the charts is as dramatic as it is daring: Fatih Akin’s new film is based on the autobiographical novel »Alles oder Nix« (»All or Nothing«) of the probably most authentic exponent of German gangsta rap. From the hell of an Iraqi jail, Giwar Hajabi (Emilio Sakraya) emigrated to Germany as a young boy with his family in the mid-1980s and has to start right at the bottom. There are opportunities, but far more obstacles. Giwar’s rise from petty criminal to major dealer is swift. Until one shipment goes missing. In order to clear his debts with the cartel, he plans a legendary gold heist. But just as everything goes wrong, another door opens for Giwar thanks to his passion for music …
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the challenges faced by a Kurdish refugee navigating systemic barriers and crime, ultimately championing individual ambition and resilience as a path to success rather than advocating for specific political solutions.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, which is inherent to its biographical narrative about a non-white protagonist. The story focuses on the individual's journey and societal challenges without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its narrative framing.
Secondary
The film "Rhinegold" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on the biographical story of rapper Xatar, detailing his journey from poverty to a successful music career, his involvement in criminal activities, and his time in prison.
Rhinegold is a biographical film about the rapper Xatar, detailing his journey from a difficult childhood to a successful music career, including his time in prison. The narrative does not feature any transsexual characters or themes, thus the film's portrayal is not applicable to this evaluation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Rhinegold is a biographical film based on the life of German rapper Xatar. The film portrays real historical figures, and there is no evidence or widely known information suggesting that any canonically or historically established character's gender was changed for the screen.
The film is a biopic about Xatar, a German rapper of Kurdish descent. He is portrayed by an actor of Moroccan descent. This represents a shift in ethnicity but not a change in broader racial category as defined, thus not constituting a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.5
Critic Ratings
5.5
4.2
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