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Taita Cristo

1965Movie1 h 18 min

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak drama movie about society and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Movies with

Story

The sufferings of a northern town in the face of an implacable drought.

Feels like

  • Cinema Novo Classic
  • Sertão Social Drama
  • Brutal Poverty Depiction
  • Political Allegory
  • Existential Despair
  • Regional Realism
  • Tragic Heroism
  • Anti-Establishment Critique

Crew

Everyone

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Facts

January 2, 1965 · 1 h 18 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
January 2, 1965
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Argentina, Peru

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Taita Cristo worth watching?"

Questions about Taita Cristo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Taita Cristo worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is Taita Cristo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Taita Cristo?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Taita Cristo in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.