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Gazing at Stars

2022·Movie
1h 33min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Class and money, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

In a working-class city of Mauritius, old Bolom has disappeared. His son Ronaldo sets out to find him and crosses paths with Ajeya, an Indian immigrant worker. He dreams of a golden boy's life, she flees her condition of modern slave. Together, their nocturnal crossing of the island takes on a new dimension, between a mystical journey and a desire for freedom.
Poetic Social RealismMauritian Nocturnal JourneyClass Struggle & MigrationVisual MeditationMelancholic AtmosphereModern Slavery CritiqueSlow-Burn DramaCinematic ImmersionSpiritual QuestIntimate Character Study

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Is Gazing at Stars worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gazing at Stars rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Gazing at Stars?

1 h 33 min

Gazing at Stars runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is Gazing at Stars in?

Haitian Creole

It was made in Haitian Creole. Produced in Mauritius, Réunion.