Apple TVBelle and Sebastian (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
Belle and Sebastian is set high in the snowy Alps during the Second World War. The resourceful Sebastian is a lonely boy who tames and befriends a giant, wild mountain dog, Belle – even though the villagers believe her to be ‘the beast’ that has been killing their sheep.
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Belle and Sebastian is set high in the snowy Alps during the Second World War. The resourceful Sebastian is a lonely boy who tames and befriends a giant, wild mountain dog, Belle – even though the villagers believe her to be ‘the beast’ that has been killing their sheep.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, as its central narrative champions humanitarian aid for Jewish refugees escaping Nazi persecution and promotes empathy over prejudice, set against a backdrop of resistance to occupation and appreciation for nature.
The movie features a traditional cast reflecting its historical setting in a French Alpine village during World War II, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on themes of friendship and courage, presenting traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian characters, particularly the village priest, as embodying compassion and courage by actively aiding Jewish refugees, aligning the narrative with virtues often associated with the faith.
The film portrays Jewish people as victims of severe persecution during WWII, with the narrative unequivocally condemning antisemitism and positioning the audience to sympathize deeply with their plight. This aligns with the definition of a positive portrayal through the condemnation of bigotry against the faith's adherents.
The film 'Belle and Sebastian' is a family adventure set during World War II, centering on the bond between a boy and his dog. The storyline does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes, thus resulting in no specific portrayal to evaluate.
The film centers on a young boy and his dog in the French Alps during WWII. While female characters are present in supporting roles, none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
The 2013 film "Belle and Sebastian" is an adaptation of the 1965 novel and 1960s TV series. All main characters, including Sebastian, Belle, César, and Angelina, retain their established genders from the source material in this adaptation.
The 2013 film "Belle and Sebastian" is an adaptation of the 1965 French novel and TV series. The main characters, including Sebastian and César, are consistently portrayed as white in both the source material and the 2013 film, with no change in their established racial depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
6.9
Critic Ratings
9.1
N/A
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