PhiloBandit Queen (1994)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Born a lower-caste girl in rural India's patriarchal society, "married" at 11, repeatedly raped and brutalized, Phoolan Devi finds freedom only as an avenging warrior, the eponymous Bandit Queen. Devi becomes a kind a bloody Robin Hood; this extraordinary biographical film offers both a vivid portrait of a driven woman and a savage critique of the society that made her.
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PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Hinduism: Negative
Overview
Born a lower-caste girl in rural India's patriarchal society, "married" at 11, repeatedly raped and brutalized, Phoolan Devi finds freedom only as an avenging warrior, the eponymous Bandit Queen. Devi becomes a kind a bloody Robin Hood; this extraordinary biographical film offers both a vivid portrait of a driven woman and a savage critique of the society that made her.
Starring Cast
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PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly critiques systemic caste and gender-based oppression, portraying the protagonist's violent rebellion as a direct response to these profound injustices, thereby aligning with a progressive ideological framework.
Bandit Queen features authentic casting that accurately reflects its Indian setting and characters. The narrative strongly and explicitly critiques traditional patriarchal and caste-based power structures, portraying male oppressors negatively and centering on themes of social injustice, gender-based violence, and the empowerment of a marginalized woman.
Secondary
The film portrays the oppressive caste system and patriarchal norms, deeply intertwined with traditional Hindu social structures, as the primary source of Phoolan Devi's suffering and injustice. It critiques how these societal interpretations lead to child marriage, sexual abuse, and systemic discrimination against lower-caste women.
The film "Bandit Queen" focuses on the biographical story of Phoolan Devi, depicting themes of caste, gender-based violence, and rebellion. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative.
The film portrays Phoolan Devi's journey from victim to bandit leader. While she orchestrates and participates in acts of violence and revenge against men, her victories are primarily achieved through leading an armed gang and the use of firearms, rather than direct, close-quarters physical combat where she personally defeats male opponents.
Bandit Queen is a biographical film based on the life of Phoolan Devi, a real historical figure. The film accurately portrays Phoolan Devi and other historical characters with their documented genders, with no instances of a character established as one gender being portrayed as another.
Bandit Queen is a biographical film about Phoolan Devi, a real historical figure who was an Indian woman. The character is portrayed by Seema Biswas, an Indian actress, aligning with the historical race of the individual.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
6.6
Critic Ratings
9.6
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