6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The White Masai (2005)
The White Masai (2005)
Overview
A girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. She also has to face her husband's attitude towards women and what he expects from a wife. Nonetheless, Carola is welcomed warmly into the tribe she has chosen to join.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
A girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. She also has to face her husband's attitude towards women and what he expects from a wife. Nonetheless, Carola is welcomed warmly into the tribe she has chosen to join.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by portraying a Western woman's struggle for individual freedom and autonomy against the restrictive patriarchal traditions of a Samburu community, ultimately championing her decision to leave for personal liberation.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, accurately reflecting the cultural setting with both European and Samburu actors, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative explores cultural differences and the challenges of integrating into a traditional society, implicitly touching upon gender roles and cultural norms, but it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on a strong DEI advocacy theme.
Secondary
The film 'The White Masai' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a heterosexual relationship and cultural differences, thus offering no portrayal of queer identity.
The film "The White Masai" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on a Swiss woman's experiences adapting to life with a Maasai warrior in Kenya, without touching upon transgender identity or related issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The White Masai" is a direct adaptation of Corinne Hofmann's autobiographical novel. All main characters, including Carola and Lemalian, retain the same gender as established in the source material and real-life history. There are no instances of a character's gender being changed from the original canon.
The film is an adaptation of an autobiographical novel. The main characters, a white Swiss woman and a Black Masai man, are portrayed by actors whose races align with the source material and the real historical figures they represent.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.3
Critic Ratings
6.3
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