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The Village Next to Paradise

2024·Movie
2h 13min
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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In a windy Somali village, a newly assembled family must navigate between their different aspirations and the complex world surrounding them. Love, trust and resilience will power them through their life paths.
Somali Family DramaCultural ImmersionResilience & AspirationSlice-of-Life RealismIntergenerational BondsHumanistic StorytellingEvocative SettingQuiet ObservationAuthentic Portrayal

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Village Next to Paradise legally?

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Is The Village Next to Paradise worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Village Next to Paradise?

2 h 13 min

The Village Next to Paradise runs 2 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Village Next to Paradise?

Critics100
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Village Next to Paradise higher (100) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Village Next to Paradise in?

GermanSomali

It was made in German, with some Somali. Produced in Germany, Austria, France, Somalia.

In how many countries can I watch The Village Next to Paradise?

7ATAUCHDEFRIDTR

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Village Next to Paradise in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.