Rome, Open City (1945)

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Rome, Open City (1945)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
8.7

Overview

During the Nazi occupation of 1944 Rome, Resistance leader Giorgio Manfredi is pursued by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a means of escape.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Leans Traditional

Primary

The film's left-leaning rating (-1) stems from its central focus on the heroic anti-fascist resistance, particularly through the positive portrayal of communist leaders and the emphasis on collective action and solidarity among diverse groups against oppression.

This historical drama, set during World War II, features a cast that is traditional for its time and setting, primarily depicting Italian characters. The narrative focuses on the resistance against occupation and does not engage with modern DEI themes or offer critiques of traditional identities.

Secondary

The film features Ingrid, a Gestapo agent, whose implied lesbian identity is intertwined with her villainy. She manipulates Marina Mari, exploiting her vulnerabilities to betray the resistance. This portrayal aligns her implied queer identity with negative traits and actions, contributing to a problematic depiction within the narrative.

The film portrays Catholicism through the character of Don Pietro, a heroic priest who actively aids the resistance and faces martyrdom with unwavering faith and dignity. His actions and moral fortitude are presented as a beacon of hope and righteousness against Nazi brutality, aligning the narrative with the virtues of his faith.

Rome, Open City is a neorealist drama set during the Nazi occupation of Rome, depicting the Italian Resistance. Its narrative centers on war, human suffering, and the fight against fascism. The film does not include any discernible transsexual characters or related themes, thus rendering the criteria N/A.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film "Rome, Open City" features an original story and characters created for the movie. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical figures whose gender was altered for their portrayal in this film.

The film "Rome, Open City" is an original screenplay from 1945, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material with established characters, nor does it feature historical figures whose race was altered. The characters are original creations for the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.0
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8.0

Critic Ratings

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10.0
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N/A

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