Apple TVSahara (1943)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
In Libya, an American tank commander, along with a handful of Allied soldiers, tries to defend an isolated well with a limited supply of water from a German Afrika Korps battalion during the Western Desert Campaign of World War II.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive
Overview
In Libya, an American tank commander, along with a handful of Allied soldiers, tries to defend an isolated well with a limited supply of water from a German Afrika Korps battalion during the Western Desert Campaign of World War II.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film portrays a diverse group of Allied soldiers uniting against a common fascist enemy, balancing themes of international cooperation and shared humanity with individual heroism, strong leadership, and military valor, resulting in a neutral political stance.
The movie showcases visible diversity through its ensemble cast of Allied soldiers from various nations and races, who are portrayed positively as they unite against a common foe. The narrative maintains a traditional framing of its primary characters, focusing on heroism and cooperation without critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays characters who are implicitly Christian, such as the Italian POW Giuseppe, displaying virtues like courage, sacrifice, and redemption. Giuseppe's arc, culminating in a heroic self-sacrifice, aligns the narrative with positive moral values often associated with Christian teachings.
The character of Tambul, a Sudanese Muslim soldier, is depicted with profound respect, dignity, and heroism. His faith is shown as a source of strength and moral grounding, and his ultimate sacrifice is presented as noble and exemplary.
Sahara (1943) is a World War II film centered on military conflict and survival in the North African desert. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal in this regard.
The film "Sahara" is a World War II drama primarily featuring an all-male cast of soldiers in the North African desert. There are no significant female characters present in combat roles or any action sequences.
The 1943 film "Sahara" is an adaptation of the Soviet film "The Thirteen" (1936). While the source material included a significant female character, Maria Nikolaevna, the adaptation does not feature a corresponding character portrayed as a different gender. Instead, this role was omitted, and no established character from the source material was gender-swapped.
The 1943 film "Sahara" is a loose adaptation of the Soviet film "The Thirteen," re-envisioning the setting and characters for a World War II North African context. The characters in "Sahara" are largely new creations for this adaptation, rather than direct race-swapped versions of specific, established characters from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.2
Critic Ratings
9.2
N/A
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