Documentary  •  2022  •  115 min

We (2022)

We poster

We (2022)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Family Values: Mixed
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.0

Overview

Directed by Alice Diop, this French documentary follows the RER B train line as it cuts through Paris and its suburbs, pausing to observe the people living in those often-overlooked corridors. The film is a mosaic of individual portraits tied together by geography and quiet attention. Its Progressive label follows directly from its subject matter: the communities centered here are largely immigrant, working-class, and racially diverse, and the camera treats their lives with deliberate empathy. That framing, grounding the film in voices from the margins of French society, carries an implicit political argument about who belongs and who gets seen. Both Islamic and Christian faith appear with positive treatment, softening any sharper edge.


Starring Cast

Marcel Balnoas  •   Ethan Balnoas  •   Florence Roche

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by offering an empathetic and humanizing mosaic of marginalized communities and diverse identities in the Parisian suburbs, thereby challenging societal divisions and fostering understanding.

Diversity: High
Confidence: High

The movie features a visibly diverse cast, reflecting the varied communities along a Parisian train line. Its narrative centers on the experiences of these diverse individuals, exploring themes of immigration, class, and identity from their perspectives, thereby making diversity, equity, and inclusion central to its storytelling.

Secondary

Family Values: Mixed
Confidence: High

The film is a documentary offering a mosaic portrait of individuals and communities along a Parisian train line, focusing on social observation rather than a narrative exploration of family structures, roles, or values. Consequently, it contains no meaningful family content for evaluation.

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High

The film features a mechanic who is a devout Catholic. His faith is portrayed as a personal and communal anchor, providing meaning and structure to his life, presented with respect and as an authentic part of his identity.

Islam: Positive
Confidence: High

The film, a mosaic of portraits from diverse Parisian suburbs, features individuals from immigrant backgrounds, many of whom are Muslim. Through its empathetic and observational lens, the film presents these adherents and their lives, which may include aspects of their faith, with dignity and nuance, aligning with a respectful portrayal.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: Medium

Alice Diop's documentary 'We' (Nous) explores the lives of various individuals in the Parisian suburbs, observing their daily routines and experiences related to social class and immigration. The film does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative tapestry.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: Medium

The documentary 'We' (À nous) by Alice Diop explores the lives of diverse individuals in the Parisian suburbs, focusing on themes of class, race, and social connection. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its observational narrative, making the portrayal N/A.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "We" is a documentary that observes real individuals and communities along a train line. It does not feature fictional characters adapted from source material or historical figures being reinterpreted. Therefore, the concept of a gender swap, which applies to pre-established characters, is not applicable.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is an original documentary that introduces its own subjects and narratives. It does not adapt characters from pre-existing source material or portray historical figures with established racial identities, thus precluding any race swaps.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.1
The Movie Database logo
6.2

Critic Ratings

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8.0
Metacritic logo
7.8

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