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We Have Never Been Modern

2023·Movie
1h 57min
IMDb7.0

Where to watch

Kanopy

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Society, politics, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A better world is not for everyone

Helena, is about to give birth and face a rosy future in a modern city, as the pregnant wife of an important factory manager. However, all her illusions soon perish, as the dead body of a newborn intersex baby is found in the middle of their factory. Helena needs to find out what happened here for the safety of her own child, but she runs into her own prejudices.
Czech CinemaIntersex BabySocial CommentaryHistorical DramaMysterySmall TownComplex CharactersIntriguing Plot

Crew

Directed by:
Matěj Chlupáček
Written by:
Miro Šifra
Produced by:
Peter Bebjak, Matěj Chlupáček, Maja Hamplová
Composed by:
Pavel Rejholec, Peter Hilčanský, Tomáš Zůbek

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream We Have Never Been Modern legally?

Kanopy

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is We Have Never Been Modern worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is We Have Never Been Modern rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is We Have Never Been Modern?

1 h 57 min

We Have Never Been Modern runs 1 h 57 min.

What language is We Have Never Been Modern in?

CzechSlovak

It was made in Czech, with some Slovak. Produced in Czechia, Slovakia.

In how many countries can I watch We Have Never Been Modern?

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