6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
While at War (2019)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
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
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
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...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict critiques the rise of fascism and authoritarianism during the Spanish Civil War, championing intellectual freedom and humanism against a right-wing military coup, which aligns its dominant themes with progressive values.
This historical drama features casting that is consistent with its Spanish Civil War setting, primarily utilizing white Spanish actors without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on political and ideological conflicts of the era, critiquing fascism and authoritarianism, but does not explicitly frame traditional identities negatively or center modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays the institutional Catholic Church as deeply complicit in the Nationalist uprising, using religious rhetoric to justify violence, oppression, and the persecution of political opponents. While individual faith is present, the narrative critically examines how the Church's authority was manipulated to endorse a brutal regime, highlighting its role in the conflict as fundamentally problematic.
The film 'While at War' primarily focuses on the political and intellectual conflicts during the Spanish Civil War, centered on Miguel de Unamuno. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate.
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 major historical characters, such as Miguel de Unamuno, Francisco Franco, and Carmen Polo, are portrayed with their historically accurate genders. No instances of a character established as one gender being portrayed as another were found.
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
6.8
7.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.5
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