HBO MaxIvan the Terrible, Part I (1944)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
Set during the early part of his reign, Ivan faces betrayal from the aristocracy and even his closest friends as he seeks to unite the Russian people. Sergei Eisenstein's final film, this is the first part of a three-part biopic of Tsar Ivan IV of Russia, which was never completed due to the producer's dissatisfaction with Eisenstein's attempts to use forbidden experimental filming techniques and excessive cost overruns. The second part was completed but not released for a decade after Eisenstein's death and a change of heart in the USSR government toward his work; the third part was only in its earliest stage of filming when shooting was stopped altogether.
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Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Set during the early part of his reign, Ivan faces betrayal from the aristocracy and even his closest friends as he seeks to unite the Russian people. Sergei Eisenstein's final film, this is the first part of a three-part biopic of Tsar Ivan IV of Russia, which was never completed due to the producer's dissatisfaction with Eisenstein's attempts to use forbidden experimental filming techniques and excessive cost overruns. The second part was completed but not released for a decade after Eisenstein's death and a change of heart in the USSR government toward his work; the third part was only in its earliest stage of filming when shooting was stopped altogether.
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HBO MaxApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film explicitly champions the necessity of a strong, autocratic leader and the ruthless consolidation of power to achieve national unity and strength, portraying the suppression of internal opposition as a heroic and essential act for the state's survival. This aligns with an authoritarian nationalist ideology.
This historical drama from 1944 features traditional casting consistent with its 16th-century Russian setting, without any intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on a powerful male historical figure, portraying traditional identities in a neutral to positive light, and does not incorporate modern DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film portrays the Russian Orthodox Church as a powerful institution deeply intertwined with political power struggles, often opposing Tsar Ivan's efforts to consolidate state authority. Its leaders are depicted as obstacles to a unified Russia, using their spiritual influence for political ends.
Ivan the Terrible, Part I does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely dedicated to the historical portrayal of Ivan IV's reign, focusing on political intrigue and the consolidation of power in 16th-century Russia.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama depicting real figures from Russian history. All major characters, such as Ivan IV, Anastasia Romanovna, and Prince Andrei Kurbsky, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical counterparts.
The film depicts historical figures from 16th-century Russia. The casting of these characters aligns with their documented historical race, with no instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
7.3
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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