3.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Invisible Siva (1904)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.5
Overview
"Scene opens showing interior of woods in India. In the centre is displayed a native altar of worship. The high priest enters, and at his command enter two native slaves, whom he commands to remove the pedestal in the centre of the alter. In its place he places an urn; with a few mysterious passes he causes flames to issue forth, to the consternation of his servants. He then throws a magic powder into the flames, and there appears, after the explosion, a beautiful vision of Siva the Invisible, who mysteriously ascends to the centre of the altar; and, before they can admire her beauty, she fades away into space. Not to be outdone, the priest makes a few more passes, and gradually there appears in the place of Siva a Hindoo princess. Both the priest and the servants fall on their knees to worship her. She immediately takes her place on the pedestal, and to the alarm of all turns to the stone statue of Buddah, the Hindoo God. They flee in terror."
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
"Scene opens showing interior of woods in India. In the centre is displayed a native altar of worship. The high priest enters, and at his command enter two native slaves, whom he commands to remove the pedestal in the centre of the alter. In its place he places an urn; with a few mysterious passes he causes flames to issue forth, to the consternation of his servants. He then throws a magic powder into the flames, and there appears, after the explosion, a beautiful vision of Siva the Invisible, who mysteriously ascends to the centre of the altar; and, before they can admire her beauty, she fades away into space. Not to be outdone, the priest makes a few more passes, and gradually there appears in the place of Siva a Hindoo princess. Both the priest and the servants fall on their knees to worship her. She immediately takes her place on the pedestal, and to the alarm of all turns to the stone statue of Buddah, the Hindoo God. They flee in terror."
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film, consistent with Georges Méliès's known body of work, is primarily focused on visual spectacle and fantastical elements, lacking any discernible socio-political commentary or agenda.
The film, attributed to Georges Méliès, reflects the casting and narrative conventions of early 20th-century cinema. Its representation is traditional, featuring primarily mainstream characters without intentional diversity initiatives. The narrative focuses on spectacle and fantasy, not engaging with critiques of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays the Hindu deity Shiva as a source of magical power and wonder. It uses Shiva's iconography to create a spectacle of enchantment and transformation, aligning the deity with awe-inspiring abilities rather than any negative attributes.
No film titled 'The Invisible Siva' by Georges Méliès is documented in historical film records. Consequently, there is no basis to evaluate the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in an N/A assessment due to the absence of identifiable content.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This early silent film features original characters, primarily an invisible man, and is not an adaptation of source material with pre-established character genders. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
The film features Siva, a deity, depicted as a statue coming to life. As a deity, Siva does not possess a human race that could be canonically established and subsequently swapped according to the definition provided. The film's early date and nature as a trick film further support this.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.0
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