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The Story of Artigas

2011·Movie
1h 54min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Cathartic and nostalgic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, politics, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

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About

In 1884, the famous painter Juan Manuel Blanes, from Uruguay, is asked to create a portrait of José Artigas. There is only one drawing of his face, done in his old age so Blanes must imagine what he looked like by reading up on his ideas and learning about his life.
Historical ReconstructionArtigas BiographyPolitical DramaUruguayan HistoryPhilosophical InquiryArt and IdentitySlow-PacedDialogue-Driven

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Is The Story of Artigas worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Story of Artigas?

1 h 54 min

The Story of Artigas runs 1 h 54 min.

Is The Story of Artigas based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Story of Artigas in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Uruguay.