Caramel (2017)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.6

Overview

Maya is a young woman who has been mysteriously bestowed with a remarkable gift - the ability to read people's minds. But hearing people's inner voices comes with its fair share of sorrows, as Maya discovers that her fia...

Starring Cast

Maguy Bou Ghosn • Dhafer L'Abidine • Carmen Libs

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Positive

Overview

Starring Cast

Maguy Bou Ghosn • Dhafer L'Abidine • Carmen Libs

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: Medium

The film explores the personal struggles of women in Beirut navigating societal expectations, love, and aging, focusing on individual resilience and female solidarity rather than promoting a specific political ideology or systemic critique, thus remaining neutral.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie 'Caramel' naturally showcases diversity through its authentic Lebanese/Arab cast, reflecting its cultural setting rather than engaging in explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditional roles. Its narrative subtly explores themes of female empowerment and societal expectations, including a nuanced portrayal of an LGBTQ+ relationship, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes overtly central to its plot.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

The film "Caramel" includes a subtle yet affirming portrayal of queer identity through the character of Rima, whose tender attraction to a female customer is depicted with dignity and empathy, contributing positively to the film's diverse tapestry of female experiences.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The 2017 TV series "Caramel" features original characters created for the show. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender was altered for this adaptation.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "Caramel" (2007, not a 2017 show) features original characters not based on prior established canon or historical figures. Therefore, there are no instances where a character's race was changed from a previously established depiction.