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Georges Bataille's Story of the Eye

2004·Movie
1h 21min·NR
34
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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Romance3
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some absurdist humor and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

The mind and society

  • Novelty8
  • Ambiguity7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Complexity7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Based on work of George Bataille

Based on the 1928 novella written by Georges Bataille, the film takes place in a seemingly abandoned house where a group of people engage in bizarre wordless acts. Just as the book does, the film spans several vignettes.
Experimental Erotic HorrorSurreal and DisturbingPsychologically UnsettlingPhilosophical ExplorationAvant-GardeVisually StrikingArthouseBased on Literary WorkNihilistic Themes

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Is Georges Bataille's Story of the Eye worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 3.2, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Georges Bataille's Story of the Eye rated?

NRNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Georges Bataille's Story of the Eye?

1 h 21 min

Georges Bataille's Story of the Eye runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Georges Bataille's Story of the Eye?

Critics45
Audiences31

Not quite. Critics rate Georges Bataille's Story of the Eye higher (45) than audiences (31). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Georges Bataille's Story of the Eye in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.