Apple TVOf Gods and Men (2010)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
A group of Trappist monks reside in the monastery of Tibhirine in Algeria, where they live in harmony with the largely muslim population. When a bloody conflict between Algeria's army and Muslim Jihadi insurgents disrupts the peace, they are forced to consider fleeing the monastery and deserting the villagers they have ministered to. In the face of deadly violence the monks wrestle with their faith and their convictions, eventually deciding to stay and help their neighbours keep the army and the insurgents at bay.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive
Overview
A group of Trappist monks reside in the monastery of Tibhirine in Algeria, where they live in harmony with the largely muslim population. When a bloody conflict between Algeria's army and Muslim Jihadi insurgents disrupts the peace, they are forced to consider fleeing the monastery and deserting the villagers they have ministered to. In the face of deadly violence the monks wrestle with their faith and their convictions, eventually deciding to stay and help their neighbours keep the army and the insurgents at bay.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is rated neutral because its central focus is on apolitical themes of faith, duty, and self-sacrifice in the face of violence, offering a spiritual and moral solution rather than a political one.
The movie features a diverse cast that accurately reflects its historical setting of French monks interacting with an Algerian community, without intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative explores themes of inter-cultural and inter-religious understanding, portraying traditional identities neutrally and without explicit negative critique.
Secondary
The film deeply respects and affirms the Christian faith of the Trappist monks, portraying their devotion, selflessness, and spiritual resilience as a profound source of strength and moral conviction in the face of extreme danger.
The film distinguishes between the peaceful, respectful local Muslim community, with whom the monks share a symbiotic relationship, and the violent extremist group. The narrative condemns the extremism while affirming the shared humanity and mutual respect between the Christian and Muslim communities.
The film 'Of Gods and Men' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers exclusively on the religious devotion and moral dilemmas of a monastic community, thus rendering the net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal as N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Of Gods and Men" is a historical drama based on the real-life events of Cistercian monks in Algeria. All central characters are portrayed consistent with their historical gender as male monks, with no instances of a gender swap from the source material.
The film is based on the true story of the Tibhirine monks, who were French and European. The actors portraying these historical figures accurately reflect their documented race, with no instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
6.7
Critic Ratings
9.3
8.6
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