6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Shtisel (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
Akiva and Shulem Shtisel, father and son, sit on a little balcony overlooking streets of the Geula neighborhood of Jerusalem. A year has passed since the mother died. All the other children have left the nest, and only Shulam and Akiva remain - quarreling, making up, and laughing about themselves and the rest of the world. All will change when Akiva meets Elisheva.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Akiva and Shulem Shtisel, father and son, sit on a little balcony overlooking streets of the Geula neighborhood of Jerusalem. A year has passed since the mother died. All the other children have left the nest, and only Shulam and Akiva remain - quarreling, making up, and laughing about themselves and the rest of the world. All will change when Akiva meets Elisheva.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series provides a nuanced, observational portrayal of ultra-Orthodox life, focusing on universal human themes of family, faith, and individual struggle within a traditional community without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
The series authentically portrays an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, with casting that accurately reflects the specific cultural and religious group. The narrative explores the lives and traditions within this community, presenting its characters and their roles with nuance rather than an explicit critique of traditional identities from a broader DEI perspective.
Secondary
Shtisel offers a deeply empathetic and nuanced portrayal of Haredi Judaism. It explores the faith's profound influence on daily life, family dynamics, and personal identity with respect and dignity, humanizing its adherents and their struggles within their religious framework.
The Israeli drama 'Shtisel' depicts the lives of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish family in Jerusalem, exploring their traditions, relationships, and daily struggles. The narrative does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or storylines, therefore offering no direct portrayal or engagement with queer identities or themes within its scope.
The series "Shtisel" focuses on the lives of an ultra-Orthodox Haredi family in Jerusalem, exploring their traditions, relationships, and daily challenges within their community. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Shtisel is an original drama series with characters created specifically for the show. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, history, or prior adaptations whose gender could have been altered.
Shtisel is an original Israeli drama series depicting a contemporary Haredi Jewish family in Jerusalem. The characters were created for the show and do not have pre-established racial identities from prior source material or historical records that could be altered. All characters are portrayed consistently within the depicted community.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.6
8.0
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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