7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
El Cid (1961)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
Epic film of the legendary Spanish hero, Rodrigo Diaz ("El Cid" to his followers), who, without compromising his strict sense of honour, still succeeds in taking the initiative and driving the Moors from Spain.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive
Overview
Epic film of the legendary Spanish hero, Rodrigo Diaz ("El Cid" to his followers), who, without compromising his strict sense of honour, still succeeds in taking the initiative and driving the Moors from Spain.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film champions traditional values of honor, duty, and strong, virtuous individual leadership for national unity and defense, despite its nuanced portrayal of religious conflict, aligning with right-leaning themes.
The movie features a traditional cast, predominantly white European actors, consistent with its historical setting and the era of its production, without any intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative frames traditional identities positively, celebrating classic heroic virtues without engaging in critique or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity through its protagonist, El Cid, as a source of honor, justice, and moral strength. While some Christian characters exhibit flaws, El Cid's unwavering faith and virtuous actions exemplify the dignity and positive ideals of the religion, positioning the audience to admire his Christian virtues.
Despite being the opposing force, the film portrays Islam and its adherents with notable nuance and respect for its era. Several Moorish leaders are depicted as honorable, wise, and capable of mutual respect with El Cid, avoiding a simplistic demonization and highlighting shared virtues like honor and courage.
El Cid does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on traditional historical epic elements, including a prominent heterosexual romance and military conflicts, without any explicit or implicit queer representation.
The film is a historical epic set in 11th-century Spain, focusing on male knights and warriors. Female characters, such as Chimene and Queen Urraca, are central to the drama and political narrative but are not depicted engaging in direct physical combat against any opponents.
The film 'El Cid' (1961) portrays its historical and literary characters, such as Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar and Jimena, consistent with their established genders in source material and history. No major characters were depicted with a different gender than their canonical or historical representation.
The film depicts historical figures and groups from medieval Spain. Major characters like El Cid and Jimena, historically white, are portrayed by white actors. Moorish characters, historically non-white, are also depicted as such within the narrative, despite some being played by white actors. No character established as one race is portrayed on screen as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
6.8
Critic Ratings
9.3
7.9
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