7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, Thriller, Romance • 2018 • 106 min
Shéhérazade (2018)
Shéhérazade (2018)
Overview
Shéhérazade (2018), a French drama thriller and romance, follows Zachary, a 17-year-old recently released from juvenile prison, as he navigates the harsh realities of Marseille and falls into a complex relationship with Shéhérazade, a young sex worker. The film leans progressive due to its portrayal of marginalized communities, emphasis on non-traditional personal bonds, and a respectful depiction of a transgender character central to the story’s emotional heart.
Starring Cast
Dylan Robert • Kenza Fortas • Idir Azougli
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Trans: Positive
Family Values: Strongly Progressive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
Shéhérazade (2018), a French drama thriller and romance, follows Zachary, a 17-year-old recently released from juvenile prison, as he navigates the harsh realities of Marseille and falls into a complex relationship with Shéhérazade, a young sex worker. The film leans progressive due to its portrayal of marginalized communities, emphasis on non-traditional personal bonds, and a respectful depiction of a transgender character central to the story’s emotional heart.
Starring Cast
Dylan Robert • Kenza Fortas • Idir Azougli
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium
The film's empathetic portrayal of marginalized youth caught in cycles of poverty and crime, highlighting systemic failures and the human cost of limited opportunities, aligns with left-leaning themes. It champions individual resilience and human connection as a means of survival within a bleak reality.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High
The movie features a visibly diverse cast that reflects its urban setting and the marginalized backgrounds of its characters. While the narrative explores themes of social inequality and the struggles of youth, it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center its plot around an overt DEI agenda.
Secondary
Trans: Positive
Confidence: High
The film features Shéhérazade, a central transsexual character, portrayed with dignity and complexity. Her identity is integral to her life on the streets but is not a source of mockery or degradation. The narrative focuses on her resilience and a challenging love story, framing external obstacles like poverty and violence as the primary antagonists, thereby affirming her worth. Shéhérazade's journey emphasizes her agency and emotional depth amidst adversity.
Family Values: Strongly Progressive
Confidence: High
The film portrays a world where traditional family structures are largely absent or dysfunctional, focusing instead on young protagonists who form alternative, chosen family bonds for survival. It normalizes non-traditional gender roles and sexual ethics within this context, implicitly critiquing the lack of traditional support systems.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'Shéhérazade, 2018' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the heterosexual relationship between an ex-convict and a young prostitute, exploring their lives and struggles in Marseille. There is no depiction of queer identity or related storylines within the film's plot.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "Shéhérazade" is an original drama without pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior installments. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning none had a previously established gender that could be swapped.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "Shéhérazade" is an original story with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations to establish a different canonical race for any character.
Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High
Not depicted in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
6.8
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