Apple TVThe Counterfeiters (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
The story of Jewish counterfeiter Salomon Sorowitsch, who was coerced into assisting the Nazi operation of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp during World War II.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Overview
The story of Jewish counterfeiter Salomon Sorowitsch, who was coerced into assisting the Nazi operation of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp during World War II.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on the moral dilemmas and survival strategies of individuals under Nazi tyranny, rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or advocating for a particular systemic solution. It explores universal themes of human dignity and resilience in extreme circumstances.
The movie features casting that aligns with its historical setting, depicting Jewish prisoners and Nazi officers without intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. The narrative critiques the Nazi regime's actions and ideology, rather than broadly portraying traditional identities negatively, while focusing on the historical persecution of Jewish people.
Secondary
The film portrays Jewish prisoners as victims of horrific, state-sponsored persecution by the Nazis. It emphasizes their humanity, resilience, and moral struggles, positioning the audience to deeply sympathize with their plight and condemn the bigotry against them.
The film "The Counterfeiters" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses exclusively on the historical drama of a counterfeiting operation within a Nazi concentration camp, with no elements related to queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama based on Operation Bernhard, a real-world Nazi counterfeiting scheme. All major characters, including Salomon Sorowitsch (based on Salomon Smolianoff), Bernhard Krüger, and Adolf Burger, are portrayed with the same gender as their historical counterparts. No instances of gender swapping for established historical figures or characters from prior canon are present.
The film is a historical drama based on real events and individuals involved in Operation Bernhard during WWII. All major characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the historical and canonical background of the figures depicted, primarily European Jews and German Nazis.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.3
7.8
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