The Art of Dissent

Name: The Art of Dissent
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-10-05
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cast: Timothy Garton Ash, Joan Bakewell, Shirley Bassey, Kamila Bendova, Mikhail Gorbachev

2021·Movie

·1h 45min·

Documentary

GoodGoodWatch score

7.2

The Art of Dissent fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Tension5
Fast Pace4
Violence3

Heart

Cathartic and moving

Catharsis8
Pathos7
Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay4
Satire & Parody1
Dark Humor1

World

Politics, history, and society

World Immersion6
Dialogue Centrality6
Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

Character Depth8
Direction7
Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

Editing7
Music Composition7
Cinematography6

Energy

Low

Calm and low-key

The Art of Dissent is calm and low-intensity.

All energy traits

Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.

Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Spectacle2Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare1Frightening moments and scares.

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Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

Medium

Cathartic and moving

Emotionally, it's cathartic, moving, and hopeful.

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Catharsis8Emotional release and payoff.
Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Nostalgia7Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.

Wholesome4Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.

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Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.

Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

None

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.

Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.

World

Low

Politics, history, and society

Its world is built around politics, history, and society.

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All world traits

World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty4Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.

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Politics10Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
Historical9Period settings and real events.
Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.

Biographical7Lives of notable figures.
Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
Showbiz5Entertainment industry and performance.

Craft

Medium

Standout characters

The characters stand out.

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All craft traits

Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.

Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Acting0Performance craft and presence.

Related traits

Educational9Informative and instructive.
Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.

Homage & Reference6Allusions to other works.
Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.

Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
Visual Stylization3Distinctive aesthetic signature.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

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About

"The Art of Dissent" celebrates the resilience and power of artistic engagement in Czechoslovakia before and after the 1968 Soviet-led invasion. The documentary's main protagonists - Václav Havel, banned singer Marta Kubisová, and the underground rock group the Plastic People of the Universe (PPU) - became the most recognizable dissidents during the 1970-80s. Havel bridged the disparate clusters of individuals and fused the literary, musical, political, and philosophical nonviolent elements into a hybrid network that eventually toppled the totalitarian regime in 1989.

Political DocumentaryCzech New Wave HistoryHuman Rights AdvocacyMusic as ResistanceVáclav Havel BiographyCold War EraNonviolent RevolutionIntellectual ResilienceHistorical Archival FootagePhilosophical Inquiry

Actors

Timothy Garton Ash

Self - Interviewee

Joan Bakewell

BBC Interviewer - BBC Archival Film