2.5
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The Angler's Nightmare, or A Policeman's Troubles (1905)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 2.5
Overview
A fisherman has taken a comfortable position on the bank of a river; he has thrown his line into the water to see what good fortune awaits him. But the heat is so intense that he becomes drowsy, and finally he is lulled to sleep by the murmur of the gently flowing current of the stream. His rest is disturbed by strange dreams, and as a result of a sudden movement he pitches into the water. A policeman who happens to be passing at this moment rushes to his aid, but the angler has already gained the shore before assistance reaches him, and the latter immediately starts to return to his house to change his clothes. During that time, the policeman, who has jumped into the river, is overtaken by two officers, who arrest him, thinking that he has been bathing in a place where it is forbidden. They lead the poor man away to the station-house without concerning themselves about the fact that he is a representative of the public force.
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
A fisherman has taken a comfortable position on the bank of a river; he has thrown his line into the water to see what good fortune awaits him. But the heat is so intense that he becomes drowsy, and finally he is lulled to sleep by the murmur of the gently flowing current of the stream. His rest is disturbed by strange dreams, and as a result of a sudden movement he pitches into the water. A policeman who happens to be passing at this moment rushes to his aid, but the angler has already gained the shore before assistance reaches him, and the latter immediately starts to return to his house to change his clothes. During that time, the policeman, who has jumped into the river, is overtaken by two officers, who arrest him, thinking that he has been bathing in a place where it is forbidden. They lead the poor man away to the station-house without concerning themselves about the fact that he is a representative of the public force.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's subject matter, a comedic scenario involving an angler and a policeman, is entirely apolitical and focuses on visual gags and spectacle, characteristic of Georges Méliès' work. There is no discernible promotion or critique of any political ideology.
This early 20th-century silent film features a cast reflective of its historical context, primarily consisting of traditional European actors. Its narrative focuses on fantastical elements and visual spectacle, without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
This early silent trick film by Georges Méliès, typical of its era and genre, does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on visual comedy and special effects, resulting in no impact on LGBTQ+ representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This 1905 Georges Méliès film is an original short without pre-existing source material or established characters whose genders could have been altered. All characters are original to the film.
The Angler's Nightmare, or A Policeman's Troubles is an original 1905 short film by Georges Méliès. Its characters do not have pre-established canonical or historical racial identities from source material, making a race swap impossible by definition.
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