Apple TVThe Painted Veil (1934)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
The wife of a doctor in China falls in love with a diplomat.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The wife of a doctor in China falls in love with a diplomat.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of personal growth, marital conflict, and redemption, using a historical setting as a backdrop for individual moral and emotional development rather than engaging with political ideologies.
The film features traditional casting with white lead actors in roles consistent with the source material. Its narrative centers on the personal drama of these characters, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The 1934 film adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's novel features the character General Yu, who is canonically Chinese, portrayed by the white actor Walter Connolly. This constitutes a race swap.
The film depicts Christian nuns as selfless, compassionate figures who provide essential care and comfort to the sick and orphaned during a cholera epidemic. Their dedication serves as a positive moral influence on the protagonist's personal transformation.
The film 'The Painted Veil' (1934) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot centers entirely on heterosexual romantic and marital relationships, offering no depiction of queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1934 film "The Painted Veil" is an adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's 1925 novel. All major characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of a character's gender being changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.4
Critic Ratings
N/A
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