7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Samsara (2011)
Samsara (2011)
Overview
Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Samsara is rated -1 (Left-Leaning) as its central visual narrative critically explores environmental destruction and the dehumanizing aspects of modern industrial society, aligning with progressive concerns about sustainability and consumerism.
The film 'Samsara' is a non-narrative documentary that inherently features a wide array of diverse individuals and cultures from around the world, reflecting a global perspective. Its observational style does not engage in explicit narrative critiques or portrayals of traditional identities, focusing instead on universal themes through visual storytelling.
Secondary
The film portrays Buddhism with reverence, showcasing its meditative practices, intricate rituals like sand mandalas, and the spiritual devotion of its adherents. The narrative aligns with the dignity and depth of the faith, presenting it as a profound aspect of human existence.
Christian sites and practices are presented respectfully, integrated into the film's broader exploration of human spirituality and cultural diversity.
Hinduism is depicted positively through extensive imagery of its ancient rituals, temples, and spiritual practices, particularly in India and Bali. The film presents these traditions with respect, highlighting their connection to the cycles of life, death, and rebirth, which aligns with the film's overarching themes.
Islamic prayer and pilgrimage are shown with dignity and respect, portraying the devotion and spiritual significance of these practices without critique.
Samsara is a non-narrative documentary that explores themes of life, death, and humanity's connection to the natural world through visual imagery and music. It does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, as its scope is broad and non-personal.
The film Samsara is a non-narrative documentary that explores themes of life, death, and humanity's connection to the planet through a series of visually rich, wordless sequences. It does not feature identifiable transgender characters or specific themes related to transsexual identity, thus there is no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Samsara is a non-narrative documentary film without fictional characters or adaptations of pre-existing source material. Therefore, the concept of a gender swap, which requires a character with an established gender, does not apply.
Samsara (2011) is a non-narrative documentary film featuring real people and locations from various cultures worldwide. It does not contain fictional characters with pre-established races from source material, nor does it portray historical figures in a way that would allow for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.4
8.1
Critic Ratings
7.5
6.5
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