5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Shaman (2025)
Shaman (2025)
Overview
A Missionary converting an Indigenous Community in a remote Ecuadorian volcano must come to terms with her own Faith when her son is possessed by dark forces older than her own religion.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
A Missionary converting an Indigenous Community in a remote Ecuadorian volcano must come to terms with her own Faith when her son is possessed by dark forces older than her own religion.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly critiques Christian missionary efforts as a form of colonialism and spiritual assimilation, portraying the unraveling of missionary faith and validating indigenous spiritual practices, which aligns with progressive anti-colonial narratives.
The film features a diverse cast due to its narrative focus on a clash between Christian missionaries and an Indigenous community. The story critically examines the impact of colonialism and spiritual assimilation, portraying the missionaries' actions and traditional identities in a negative light.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian missionaries whose faith is tested and ultimately eroded by failed practices and the collapse of their community, leading to moral compromises and broken spirits. The narrative validates the failure of their beliefs in the face of indigenous spirituality.
Based on available information, 'Shaman, 2025' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Reviews, synopses, and director interviews focus on cultural clashes, possession, and spiritual themes, with no mention of LGBTQ+ content, leading to an N/A assessment for its portrayal.
Based on available plot summaries and reviews, 'Shaman' (2025) does not feature transsexual characters or themes. The film's narrative centers on a missionary family, Indigenous spiritual beliefs, and demonic possession, with no indication of any trans-related content. Therefore, the net impact on transsexual portrayal is N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Shaman" (2025) is an original story with no prior source material, adaptations, or historical basis. All characters are new creations, thus precluding any instance of a gender swap from established canon.
The film features original characters created for this screenplay, with no prior canonical or historical racial depictions to compare against. Therefore, no instances of a race swap are identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.5
5.8
Critic Ratings
6.4
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