6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The White Masai (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
A girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. She also has to face her husband's attitude towards women and what he expects from a wife. Nonetheless, Carola is welcomed warmly into the tribe she has chosen to join.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
A girl, Carola, whose vacation in Kenya takes an interesting turn when she becomes infatuated with a Masai. Carola decides to leave her boyfriend to stay with her lover. There, she has to adapt to the Masai's way of life and get used to their food which includes milk mixed with blood. She also has to face her husband's attitude towards women and what he expects from a wife. Nonetheless, Carola is welcomed warmly into the tribe she has chosen to join.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film explores the irreconcilable clash between modern Western individualism and traditional tribal patriarchy, ultimately championing the protagonist's pursuit of personal freedom and gender equality.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, accurately reflecting the cultural setting with both European and Samburu actors, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative explores cultural differences and the challenges of integrating into a traditional society, implicitly touching upon gender roles and cultural norms, but it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on a strong DEI advocacy theme.
Secondary
The film 'The White Masai' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a heterosexual relationship and cultural differences, thus offering no portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The White Masai" is a direct adaptation of Corinne Hofmann's autobiographical novel. All main characters, including Carola and Lemalian, retain the same gender as established in the source material and real-life history. There are no instances of a character's gender being changed from the original canon.
The film is an adaptation of an autobiographical novel. The main characters, a white Swiss woman and a Black Masai man, are portrayed by actors whose races align with the source material and the real historical figures they represent.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.3
Critic Ratings
6.3
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