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Ubu
2023·Movie
·1h 17min·
Ubu fingerprint
Very funny, strong craft, emotionally cool.
Energy
Violent
- Violence7
- Tension6
- Fast Pace6
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Melancholy6
- Pathos5
- Catharsis3
Humor
Plenty of absurdist humor and satire
- Absurdist Humor9
- Satire & Parody9
- Dark Humor8
World
Politics, society, and class and money
- Novelty8
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
Craft
Standout direction, performances, and dialogue
- Direction8
- Acting8
- Dialogue Quality8
Style
Standout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
- Visual Stylization8
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
All energy traits
- Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Grotesque9Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Warfare5Battles, strategy, and conflict.
Heart
NoneEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome0Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness0Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia0Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
Very highPlenty of absurdist humor and satire
Expect plenty of absurdist humor and satire.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor9Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody9Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor8Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor7Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Wit & Wordplay6Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy5Slapstick and visual gags.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Related traits
- Eccentricity9Oddball tone and quirks.
- Camp & Irony7Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
World
MediumPolitics, society, and class and money
Its world is built around politics, society, and class and money.
All world traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Politics9Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Surrealism8Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Class & Capitalism7Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
- Warfare5Battles, strategy, and conflict.
Craft
HighStandout direction, performances, and dialogue
The direction, performances, and dialogue stand out.
All craft traits
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality8Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Homage & Reference7Allusions to other works.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Style
HighStandout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the visual style stand out.
All style traits
- Visual Stylization8Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Grotesque9Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Camp & Irony7Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
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About
Ubu, instigated by his wife, murders King Venceslau and usurps the throne of Poland. Intoxicated by power, this grotesque and coward character conducts his reign in an absurd and cruel way, leading his kingdom to ruin. A cinematographic adaptation of Alfred Jarry’s play, a political satire that, cyclically, turns to the reality of world politics.
Absurdist Political SatireGrotesque Black ComedyPower & TyrannyUnconventional AdaptationStylized & TheatricalBleak Social CommentaryDark HumorThought-ProvokingAllegorical
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Is Ubu worth watching?
68
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Ubu rated?
ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
How long is Ubu?
1 h 17 min
Ubu runs 1 h 17 min.
What language is Ubu in?
Portuguese
It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Portugal.
In how many countries can I watch Ubu?
67
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