Downfall (2004)

Bias Rating

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Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.3

Overview

Charting the last 10 days of Hitler's life, from his 56th birthday on April 20th, 1945 to his suicide on April 30th, Downfall uses multiple characters to show the chaos of a country coming apart at the seams, from Hitler...

Starring Cast

Bruno Ganz • Alexandra Maria Lara • Ulrich Matthes

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Bruno Ganz • Alexandra Maria Lara • Ulrich Matthes

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film objectively depicts the final days of the Nazi regime, focusing on the psychological breakdown of its leaders and the human cost of their extremism. Its universal cautionary message against totalitarianism and fanaticism transcends specific left or right political agendas, leading to a neutral rating.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: Medium

The film 'Downfall' features traditional casting that accurately reflects its historical setting in Nazi Germany, with no intentional diversity in its portrayal of historical figures. While the narrative critically depicts the white, male leadership of the Nazi regime, this critique is specific to the historical context of Nazism rather than a broader DEI-driven commentary on traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Downfall is a historical drama centered on the final days of the Nazi regime. The film's narrative exclusively focuses on the historical events and figures within Hitler's bunker, and it does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. Consequently, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Downfall is a historical drama depicting real figures from the final days of WWII. All major historical characters are portrayed with their documented historical genders, with no instances of a character's gender being changed from the historical record.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Downfall is a historical drama depicting real figures from World War II Germany. All major historical characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented historical race of those individuals.