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Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson

1986·Movie
1h 30min
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wonder7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Show business and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization8

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A concert film directed by and featuring the music of Laurie Anderson, filmed at the Park Theater in Union City, New Jersey, during the summer of 1985. The film includes songs from her 1984 album Mister Heartbreak and selections from her 1983 United States I–IV stage shows, along with eclectic, experimental visuals blending film, animation, dance and electronics.
Experimental Concert FilmPerformance ArtAvant-GardeNew Wave MusicVisual ExperimentationSurreal Imagery1980s Pop CultureArt-House AestheticMusic-Driven Narrative

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Is Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson?

1 h 30 min

Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson in?

EnglishJapaneseSpanish

It was made in English, with some Japanese, Spanish. Produced in Canada, United States.

What tropes does Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson use?

Booby TrapThe CameoCold SniperFin GoreGrenade LauncherGuns Do Not Work That WayThe MedicRetironyStranger in a Familiar LandSuicidal Overconfidence

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson, including Booby Trap, The Cameo, Cold Sniper.