Prime VideoAparajito (1956)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
Apu and his family have moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Benares. As he progresses from wide-eyed child to intellectually curious teenager, eventually studying in Kolkata, we witness his a...
Starring Cast
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PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Apu and his family have moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Benares. As he progresses from wide-eyed child to intellectually curious teenager, eventually studying in Kolkata, we witness his a...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoHBO MaxPhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is a humanist drama exploring universal themes of individual growth, family ties, and the bittersweet nature of progress, without advocating for specific political ideologies or societal solutions.
Aparajito features an authentic Indian cast, reflecting its cultural setting without engaging in explicit DEI-driven casting practices such as race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on universal themes of growth and family, portraying its male protagonist and traditional identities neutrally or positively, without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
Aparajito, the second film in Satyajit Ray's Apu Trilogy, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on Apu's personal growth, family dynamics, and societal experiences in mid-20th century Bengal, with no elements related to queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Aparajito is a direct adaptation of Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay's novel. All major characters, including Apu, Sarbojaya, and Harihar, maintain their established genders from the source material in the film adaptation.
Aparajito is a Bengali film based on Bengali literature, featuring Bengali characters portrayed by Bengali actors. There are no instances where a character canonically established as one race from the source material is depicted as a different race in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.2
7.9
Critic Ratings
9.6
N/A
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