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The Tiger of Eschnapur (1959)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
The Tiger of Eschnapur poster

Overview

In Eschnapur, a German architect saves the life of the Maharajah's favorite temple dancer and becomes Maharajah's friend but their friendship is tested when the architect and the dancer fall in-love, triggering the Maharajah's vengeful ire.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Hinduism: Negative

Overview

In Eschnapur, a German architect saves the life of the Maharajah's favorite temple dancer and becomes Maharajah's friend but their friendship is tested when the architect and the dancer fall in-love, triggering the Maharajah's vengeful ire.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

The film's central conflict revolves around forbidden love and escape from a tyrannical ruler, a classic adventure-romance narrative that does not explicitly promote or critique specific political ideologies relevant to modern US discourse, leading to a neutral rating.

The film features a predominantly white cast, including white actors in roles explicitly meant to be Indian, reflecting traditional casting practices of its era. The narrative focuses on an adventure romance without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating modern DEI themes.

Secondary

The film features multiple instances where characters canonically established as Indian, such as the temple dancer Seetha and Maharajah Chandra, are portrayed by white European actors. This constitutes a race swap for these significant roles.

The film portrays the Hindu-influenced institutions of the Maharajah's court and the role of temple dancers as part of an oppressive system. The Maharajah, a central adherent and institutional figure, is depicted as cruel, jealous, and tyrannical, using his power to subjugate individuals. The narrative offers no significant counterbalancing positive portrayal of the faith or its institutions, instead using them as a backdrop for a story of control and escape.

The Tiger of Eschnapur does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a traditional heterosexual romance and adventure, leaving no basis for evaluating LGBTQ+ portrayal as positive, negative, or neutral.

The film "The Tiger of Eschnapur" (1959) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a romance between a German architect and an Indian temple dancer within a historical adventure setting, without engaging with transgender identity or related issues.

The film does not depict any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Female characters are not portrayed in significant action or combat roles within the narrative.

The 1959 film is an adaptation of a novel and earlier films. Its main characters, such as Harald Berger, Seetha, and Maharajah Chandra, maintain the same genders as established in their source materials and previous adaptations.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.6
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6.3

Critic Ratings

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8.8
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N/A

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