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Postcards from the Zoo

2012·Movie
1h 36min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Postcards from the Zoo fingerprint

Immersive world, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Ambiguity9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout characters and direction

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

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About

Little Lana was 3 years old when she was abandoned alone in the zoo. Raised by a giraffe trainer, the zoo is the only world she knows. Until one day, a charming magician arrives and Lana finds her love, for she is ready to leave the zoo. Lana embarks on journey, until one day, she decided to go back to the place where she was abandoned.
Arthouse DramaExistential JourneyCharacter StudySurreal NarrativeMelancholic ToneVisually PoeticIsolated ProtagonistAmbiguous StorytellingComing-of-Age (Unconventional)Zoo Setting

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Postcards from the Zoo legally?

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Is Postcards from the Zoo worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Postcards from the Zoo rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Postcards from the Zoo?

1 h 36 min

Postcards from the Zoo runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is Postcards from the Zoo in?

Indonesian

It was made in Indonesian. Produced in Indonesia, Germany, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Postcards from the Zoo?

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