6.5
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While at War (2019)
While at War (2019)
Overview
Salamanca, Spain, 1936. In the early days of the military rebellion that began the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), writer Miguel de Unamuno supports the uprising in the hope that the prevailing political chaos will end. But when the confrontation becomes bloody, Unamuno must question his initial position.
Starring Cast
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
Salamanca, Spain, 1936. In the early days of the military rebellion that began the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), writer Miguel de Unamuno supports the uprising in the hope that the prevailing political chaos will end. But when the confrontation becomes bloody, Unamuno must question his initial position.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film is a left-leaning critique of the rise of fascism and authoritarianism during the Spanish Civil War, championing intellectual freedom and moral courage against the brutality of the Nationalist regime.
The film features traditional casting that accurately reflects its historical setting in Spain during the Civil War, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative primarily explores political and ideological conflicts, offering a historical critique of fascism and authoritarianism rather than focusing on modern DEI themes or explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
While at War features Salvador Vila, an openly gay student and poet, portrayed with dignity and complexity. His tragic arrest and execution by Nationalist forces are depicted as a consequence of the regime's brutal persecution of intellectuals and 'undesirables,' including gay individuals. The film's narrative critiques these oppressive forces, affirming the worth of Vila's life and portraying his death as a profound loss due to intolerance.
The film critically portrays the institutional Catholic Church's alignment with the Nationalist regime during the Spanish Civil War, depicting its clergy and rhetoric as complicit in violence, oppression, and the perversion of religious values for political gain. The narrative condemns this institutional stance through the moral anguish of its protagonist, Unamuno, and the depiction of the war's brutality.
The film "While at War" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on historical events and figures during the Spanish Civil War, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama depicting real figures from the Spanish Civil War. All historical characters, whose genders are well-documented, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical identity. No instances of gender swapping are present.
The film is a historical drama depicting real figures from the Spanish Civil War, such as Miguel de Unamuno and Francisco Franco. All major historical characters are portrayed by actors matching their documented historical race, with no instances of a character established as one race being depicted as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
7.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.5
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