Apple TVWater (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
The year is 1938, and Mahatma Gandhi's groundbreaking philosophies are sweeping across India, but 8-year-old Chuyia, newly widowed, must go to live with other outcast widows on an ashram. Her presence transforms the ashram as she befriends two of her compatriots.
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Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Hinduism: Negative
Overview
The year is 1938, and Mahatma Gandhi's groundbreaking philosophies are sweeping across India, but 8-year-old Chuyia, newly widowed, must go to live with other outcast widows on an ashram. Her presence transforms the ashram as she befriends two of her compatriots.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing the systemic oppression and exploitation of Hindu widows under rigid patriarchal traditions, advocating for social reform and individual liberation.
The film 'Water' features an authentic Indian cast, reflecting its historical and cultural setting without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative strongly critiques traditional patriarchal and religious societal norms, portraying them as oppressive forces against women.
Secondary
The film critically portrays specific traditional Hindu practices, particularly those concerning widows and child marriage, as oppressive and cruel. It highlights how religious dogma is used to justify the exploitation and social ostracization of women, aligning the narrative with the suffering of the victims.
Deepa Mehta's 'Water' (2005) explores the challenging lives of Hindu widows in 1938 India, addressing themes of tradition, patriarchy, and social reform. The film's narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no direct portrayal to assess within this framework.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Water (2005) is an original story with characters created specifically for the film. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or legacy characters whose gender could have been altered.
The film "Water" (2005) is an original story set in 1938 India, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races or a biopic of historical figures. All characters were created for this film, thus there is no prior canonical or historical race to be swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
6.8
Critic Ratings
9.0
7.7
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