3.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Ill Fares the Land (1983)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.7
Overview
The story of the last two years the inhabitants of the islands of St Kilda (far off the west coast of Scotland) spent there, before being evacuated at their own request. This film, originally shown at the London Film Festival, marked the screen debut of writer and director Bill Bryden, who made his theatre reputation directing at the Glasgow Citizens' Theatre and the National Theatre. In persuasive style.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The story of the last two years the inhabitants of the islands of St Kilda (far off the west coast of Scotland) spent there, before being evacuated at their own request. This film, originally shown at the London Film Festival, marked the screen debut of writer and director Bill Bryden, who made his theatre reputation directing at the Glasgow Citizens' Theatre and the National Theatre. In persuasive style.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing economic systems that cause social displacement and inequality, directly referencing the themes of Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Deserted Village'.
The film, a documentary about British coal miners, features a cast that accurately reflects the demographics of its subject matter without intentional DEI-driven casting. Its narrative focuses on socio-economic challenges rather than critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a fundamental and respected pillar of the declining Scottish island community. Its struggle to maintain relevance amidst hardship is presented as part of the overall tragedy, rather than a critique of the faith itself, evoking sympathy for its adherents and traditions.
The film 'Ill Fares the Land' by Bill Bryden is a socio-economic drama exploring the decline of traditional industries and communities in Scotland. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, thus an evaluation of their portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As a 1983 documentary, "Ill Fares the Land" features real individuals. There is no indication or historical record of any real-life person being portrayed by an actor of a different gender within the film.
The film "Ill Fares the Land" (1983) is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic of specific historical figures. All characters were created for this film, meaning there were no prior established racial identities to be altered.
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7.4
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