7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Broken Embraces (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Overview
Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily explores universal themes of obsessive love, jealousy, memory, and the redemptive power of filmmaking, without explicitly promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies. Its focus is on personal tragedy and artistic expression rather than societal or political issues.
The movie features a cast predominantly of Spanish actors playing characters within a Spanish context, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on themes of love, obsession, and filmmaking, and does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities.
Secondary
Broken Embraces features gay characters, Diego and P. Chacon, who are portrayed with dignity, complexity, and agency. Their identities are integrated naturally into the narrative, avoiding stereotypes and sensationalism. The film's empathetic stance and respectful depiction contribute to a net positive and affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals.
The film features Judit García, a transsexual character portrayed with dignity, intelligence, and loyalty. Her identity is presented respectfully as part of her complex character, without being a source of mockery or tragedy. The narrative integrates her identity without making it the central conflict, affirming her worth and agency within the story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Broken Embraces is an original film by Pedro Almodóvar, featuring characters created specifically for this story. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
Broken Embraces is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish any character's race before their portrayal in this movie.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.2
7.6
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