2.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Saul and David (1909)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 2.9
Overview
Tells the biblical story of Saul's jealousy of the young David, taken from the book of Samuel
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Tells the biblical story of Saul's jealousy of the young David, taken from the book of Samuel
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film depicts a biblical narrative of divine succession and leadership, focusing on the transition of power from Saul to David as guided by divine will. Its themes of ancient kingship and divine mandate do not align with modern progressive or conservative political ideologies, leading to a neutral rating.
This early 20th-century biblical film features traditional casting typical of its era, with no discernible efforts towards diverse representation or intentional race/gender swaps. The narrative focuses on its religious subject matter without engaging in critiques of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film reverently adapts a foundational narrative from the Old Testament, portraying the divine guidance and judgment experienced by its central figures, Saul and David. It affirms the spiritual significance and moral lessons inherent in the ancient Israelite faith.
Saul and David (1909), an early silent film based on the biblical narrative, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Given the historical context of its production and source material, no such portrayals were intended or are present in the film.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film adapts the biblical narrative of King Saul and David. There is no historical or critical evidence suggesting that J. Stuart Blackton's 1909 adaptation altered the established genders of these or any other significant biblical characters from their source material.
The film adapts biblical figures Saul and David. In 1909, American cinema consistently cast white actors in such roles, aligning with common Western artistic depictions. There is no evidence of a prior established racial portrayal for these characters that was changed in this film.
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5.8
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