Apple TVThe Thief of Bagdad (1924)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
A recalcitrant thief vies with a duplicitous Mongol ruler for the hand of a beautiful princess.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Islam: Positive
Overview
A recalcitrant thief vies with a duplicitous Mongol ruler for the hand of a beautiful princess.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is a classic fantasy adventure centered on universal themes of good versus evil, love, and individual heroism. Its narrative, while featuring a commoner rising to power and a struggle against tyranny, does not explicitly promote any specific political ideology, making it neutral.
The film features traditional casting for its time, with a predominantly white cast, including white actors in roles portraying Middle Eastern characters. Its narrative is a straightforward adventure story that does not critique or negatively portray traditional identities, nor does it incorporate DEI themes.
Secondary
The film's central characters, including Ahmed the Thief and the Princess, are set in a Middle Eastern context (Baghdad) but are portrayed by white actors (Douglas Fairbanks and Julanne Johnston). This constitutes a race swap from their implied canonical or historical race.
The film respectfully portrays Islamic culture and some religious practices, such as mosques and calls to prayer, as an integral part of its romanticized Middle Eastern setting. These elements contribute to the film's atmosphere of wonder and adventure without being critiqued or satirized, aligning with the dignity of the faith's presence in the cultural backdrop.
The 1924 silent fantasy film 'The Thief of Bagdad' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the adventures of Ahmed, a thief, and his pursuit of a princess, with no elements suggesting queer identity or relationships.
The film does not depict any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Female roles are primarily non-combatant, serving as romantic interests or background figures.
The 1924 film "The Thief of Bagdad" features an original story and characters for its time. There is no prior established canon or historical record for its specific characters that would allow for a gender swap to occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.7
N/A
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