Apple TVThe Agony and the Ecstasy (1965)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting.
Starring Cast
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores the universal themes of artistic creation, individual struggle against adversity, and faith within a historical context, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or engaging in partisan critique. Its focus on Michelangelo's personal journey and the completion of a monumental work of art keeps it largely apolitical.
The movie features traditional casting, primarily with white actors, reflecting its historical setting in 16th-century Italy without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on the struggles of its central white, male historical figures without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity, specifically Catholicism, as a profound source of artistic inspiration and spiritual devotion. It respectfully depicts the faith of Michelangelo and Pope Julius II, highlighting their struggles and triumphs in the service of glorifying God through art. The narrative aligns with the dignity and virtues of the faith, celebrating its role in creating one of humanity's greatest artistic achievements.
The film 'The Agony and the Ecstasy' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely dedicated to Michelangelo's artistic process and his conflicts with Pope Julius II, completely omitting any exploration of his personal relationships or sexuality.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama depicting real historical figures such as Michelangelo and Pope Julius II. All major characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their documented historical counterparts, with no instances of gender swapping.
The film is a historical drama depicting real figures like Michelangelo and Pope Julius II, who were historically white. The actors cast in these roles, Charlton Heston and Rex Harrison, are also white, aligning with the historical race of the characters.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.6
N/A
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