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Wolf Totem (2015)

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Wolf Totem (2015)

Overview

In 1969, a young Beijing student, Chen Zhen, is sent to live among the nomadic herdsmen of Inner Mongolia. Caught between the advance of civilization from the south and the nomads' traditional enemies - the marauding wolves - to the north; humans and animals, residents and invaders alike, struggle to find their true place in the world.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
6.4

Overview

In 1969, a young Beijing student, Chen Zhen, is sent to live among the nomadic herdsmen of Inner Mongolia. Caught between the advance of civilization from the south and the nomads' traditional enemies - the marauding wolves - to the north; humans and animals, residents and invaders alike, struggle to find their true place in the world.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's dominant themes strongly align with progressive values through its powerful environmentalist message, its critique of destructive centralized government policies, and its valorization of indigenous ecological wisdom.

Wolf Totem features a cast that authentically reflects its Inner Mongolian setting, showcasing Mongolian and Han Chinese characters. The film's narrative explores themes of cultural preservation and environmentalism, focusing on the impact of state policies on traditional nomadic life, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional Western identities.

Secondary

Wolf Totem does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on environmental and cultural themes in Inner Mongolia, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.

Wolf Totem is a historical drama set in Inner Mongolia, focusing on cultural exchange, environmental themes, and the relationship between humans and wolves. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, resulting in an N/A rating for its portrayal.

The film is a drama set in Inner Mongolia, focusing on the relationship between humans and wolves. It does not feature any female characters engaging in direct physical combat, nor are there scenes where a female character defeats male opponents in such encounters.

The film "Wolf Totem" is an adaptation of Jiang Rong's novel of the same name. All significant characters, including Chen Zhen, Yang Ke, and Bilgee, maintain their established genders from the source material in the movie adaptation.

The film adapts a Chinese novel set in Inner Mongolia, featuring Han Chinese and Mongolian characters. All major roles are portrayed by actors of appropriate East Asian ethnicity, aligning with the source material's racial depictions. No character established as one race is portrayed as a different race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.6
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6.5

Critic Ratings

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6.7
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5.8

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