Apple TVDevdas (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
In 1900s India, Calcuttan zamindar Devdas Mukherjee — unable to marry his lover — takes up alcohol and the company of a courtesan to alleviate the pain.
Starring Cast
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
In 1900s India, Calcuttan zamindar Devdas Mukherjee — unable to marry his lover — takes up alcohol and the company of a courtesan to alleviate the pain.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily explores the tragic consequences of unrequited love, class differences, and rigid societal expectations on individuals, without explicitly promoting a specific political solution or ideological stance.
The film features traditional casting appropriate for its Indian cultural and historical setting, without engaging in explicit DEI-driven casting as defined by the prompt. However, its narrative critically examines traditional male identity and patriarchal societal structures, portraying the negative consequences of these elements as central to the tragic storyline.
Secondary
The film is deeply rooted in Hindu cultural and religious traditions, portraying its rituals, values, and social structures as the respected backdrop for the narrative. While societal rigidity causes suffering, the faith itself is presented with reverence and as integral to the characters' identities.
Devdas is a tragic romance centered on heterosexual relationships and societal pressures. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in an N/A rating for its portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2002 film "Devdas" is an adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1917 novel. All major characters, including Devdas, Paro, and Chandramukhi, retain their established genders from the source material in this cinematic portrayal.
The film "Devdas" (2002) is an adaptation of a Bengali novel. All major characters, originally depicted as Indian/Bengali, are portrayed by actors of Indian descent, consistent with the source material. No character's race was altered from its established canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.5
Critic Ratings
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