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The Tragedy of Man

2011·Movie
2h 46min
79
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Immersive world, strong craft.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension5
  • Violence4

Heart

Profoundly sad and wondrous

  • Melancholy9
  • Wonder8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor5

World

Faith and meaning, fantasy, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8

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About

Jankovics's adaptation of the eponymous play is divided into multiple parts, and depicts the creation and fall of Man throughout history.
Philosophical EpicHungarian Literary ClassicVisually Striking AnimationExistential DramaHistorical AllegorySurreal and DreamlikeMelancholic ToneDialogue-Driven NarrativeSpiritual Quest

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Tragedy of Man legally?

The Tragedy of Man is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. 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 The Tragedy of Man worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tragedy of Man rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is The Tragedy of Man?

2 h 46 min

The Tragedy of Man runs 2 h 46 min.

What language is The Tragedy of Man in?

Hungarian

It was made in Hungarian. Produced in Hungary.

In how many countries can I watch The Tragedy of Man?

37ARAUBEBOBYCACHCLCOCRCVECESFR+23

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tragedy of Man in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Tragedy of Man use?

All Just a DreamAnachronism StewAnimal MotifsThe Anti-GodSatanLawyer-Friendly CameoDream Within a DreamHumans Are FlawedSliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismDemocracy Is BadArt ShiftSapient Shipand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for The Tragedy of Man, including All Just a Dream, Anachronism Stew, Animal Motifs.