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The Pervert's Guide to Ideology

2012·Movie
2h 11min·R

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Funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Dark Humor6

World

Society, everyday modern life, and a real life story

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Novelty9
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout dialogue, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Complexity9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing9
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

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A journey into the labyrinthine heart of ideology, which shapes and justifies both collective and personal beliefs and practices: with an infectious zeal and voracious appetite for popular culture, Slovenian philosopher and psychoanalyst Slavoj Žižek analyzes several of the most important films in the history of cinema to explain how cinematic narrative helps to reinforce prevailing ethics and political ideas.
Philosophical DocumentaryFilm AnalysisPsychoanalytic CritiqueIdeology DissectionPop Culture DeconstructionIntellectually StimulatingSlavoj ŽižekSociopolitical CommentaryMeta-Narrative Exploration

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Where can I stream The Pervert's Guide to Ideology legally?

The Pervert's Guide to Ideology is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Pervert's Guide to Ideology worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pervert's Guide to Ideology rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is The Pervert's Guide to Ideology?

2 h 11 min

The Pervert's Guide to Ideology runs 2 h 11 min.

Is The Pervert's Guide to Ideology based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Pervert's Guide to Ideology?

Critics82
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see The Pervert's Guide to Ideology much the same way.

What language is The Pervert's Guide to Ideology in?

EnglishArabicCzechGermanNorwegianRussianSpanish

It was made in English, with some Arabic, Czech, German, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Pervert's Guide to Ideology?

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