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The Mountain

2023Movie1 h 32 min

Documentary
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A slow-burning, philosophical documentary movie about politics and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

A film log of the maritime journey of a delegation of indigenous rebels from Chiapas to Europe in the midst of the pandemic. During the Atlantic crossing, the story and generational change of the EZLN (Zapatista Army of National Liberation) is narrated, based on the idea that in order to change the world we must first change the way we look at it.

Feels like

  • Political Documentary
  • Zapatista History
  • Anti-Capitalist Philosophy
  • Maritime Journey Narrative
  • Indigenous Resistance
  • Reflective & Meditative
  • Educational Film Log
  • Global South Perspective

Crew

Directed by
Diego Enrique Osorno

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Facts

January 29, 2023 · 1 h 32 min · Documentary

Released
January 29, 2023
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
German
Made in
Mexico
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Abusive Parents, The Alcoholic, Ambiguously Evil +9

  • Abusive Parents
  • The Alcoholic
  • Ambiguously Evil
  • Gibbering Genius
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance
  • Perpetual Frowner
  • End of an Era
  • Prefers Going Barefoot
  • Missing Mom
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Lobotomy
  • Ascetic Aesthetic

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mountain?"

Questions about The Mountain

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Where can I stream The Mountain?

It streams in 30 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Mountain worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Mountain okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Mountain plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Mountain in English?

SpanishGerman

No, it was made in Spanish, with some German.