Apple TVThe Devil's Backbone (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Spain, 1939. In the last days of the Spanish Civil War, the young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage, where he will make friends and enemies as he follows the quiet footsteps of a mysterious presence eager for revenge.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Spain, 1939. In the last days of the Spanish Civil War, the young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage, where he will make friends and enemies as he follows the quiet footsteps of a mysterious presence eager for revenge.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's narrative is deeply rooted in the Spanish Civil War, explicitly sympathizing with the Republican cause and portraying the devastating human cost of the Fascist victory, particularly on innocent children, aligning its dominant themes with progressive values.
The movie features a cast that is historically accurate for its Spanish Civil War setting, primarily consisting of white Spanish characters, without intentional modern DEI-driven casting choices. The narrative critiques individual human failings and the impact of war, rather than explicitly portraying traditional identities negatively or centering on modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The film uses a Catholic orphanage as its setting, where benevolent characters like Carmen and Dr. Casares provide refuge and care amidst the horrors of war. While human cruelty is depicted, it is attributed to individual failings rather than the religious institution or faith itself, which serves as a backdrop for acts of compassion.
The film 'The Devil's Backbone' does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the experiences of children and adults in an orphanage during the Spanish Civil War, exploring themes of war, loss, and the supernatural through heterosexual relationships and character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Devil's Backbone is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations from which character genders could have been established and subsequently swapped.
The Devil's Backbone is an original story with characters created specifically for this film. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing the race of any character, thus no race swap can occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.3
7.8
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