6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Talk (1997)
Talk (1997)
Overview
Birger is old and retired from work, but he still goes back to work since he has nothing else to do. Back home he gets a rare visitor: a girl from Hare Krishna recruiting new members.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.4
Overview
Birger is old and retired from work, but he still goes back to work since he has nothing else to do. Back home he gets a rare visitor: a girl from Hare Krishna recruiting new members.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film is rated Left-Leaning because its central subject matter, a 1970s commune, inherently explores and engages with progressive ideals of alternative social structures and anti-capitalism, even while offering a nuanced, often critical, and humanistic portrayal of the practical challenges and failures of these experiments.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its 1970s Swedish setting, and does not include explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. The narrative focuses on the interpersonal dynamics within a commune, exploring character flaws and ideals without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central.
Secondary
Lukas Moodysson's film portrays LGBTQ+ characters and themes as a natural and accepted part of a diverse commune. Queer identities are depicted with dignity and agency, integrated into the narrative without being a source of ridicule or tragedy. The film's empathetic stance normalizes same-sex relationships and exploration, contributing to a supportive overall portrayal.
The film, identified by its IMDb ID as 'Fucking Åmål' (Show Me Love), does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative primarily focuses on the romantic relationship between two cisgender teenage girls and their experiences with adolescent identity and social dynamics.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Talk" (1997) is an original short film by Lukas Moodysson. It does not adapt existing source material, portray historical figures, or reboot legacy characters. Therefore, all characters are original creations for this film, precluding any gender swaps from prior canon.
The film "Talk" (1997) is an original short film by Lukas Moodysson, not an adaptation of existing source material with established characters or a biopic of historical figures. Therefore, there are no pre-existing characters whose race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
5.8
Critic Ratings
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