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Pause!
1977·Movie
·12min·
Pause! fingerprint
Striking style, emotionally cool.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension6
- Scare5
- Fast Pace5
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Pathos3
- Melancholy3
- Catharsis2
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Absurdist Humor3
- Dark Humor3
- Satire & Parody2
World
The mind
- Novelty8
- World Immersion5
- Ambiguity5
Craft
Standout direction and performances
- Direction8
- Acting8
- Intrigue5
Style
Standout editing and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
- Editing9
- Visual Stylization8
- Cinematography7
All energy traits
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare5Frightening moments and scares.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Spectacle2Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Related traits
- Uncanny8Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
NoneEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Pathos3Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis2Emotional release and payoff.
- Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness1Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics0Relationships and generational ties.
Related traits
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Wit & Wordplay1Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Eccentricity9Oddball tone and quirks.
All world traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion5Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Rewatchability3Invites repeat viewing.
- Dialogue Centrality2Stories driven by conversation.
Related traits
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Surrealism7Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
Craft
LowStandout direction and performances
The direction and performances stand out.
All craft traits
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
- Narrative Structure3Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth3Rich, complex characterization.
- Dialogue Quality2Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
HighStandout editing and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the editing and visual style stand out.
All style traits
- Editing9Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization8Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
- Music Composition3Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality2Songs central to storytelling.
Who it's for
AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking
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About
Short film by Peter Kubelka. Arnulf Rainer contorts his mind and body before the camera.
Experimental FilmAbstractBody ContortionPsychological ExplorationAvant-GardeArnulf RainerVisual ArtPeter Kubelka
Crew
Directed by:
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
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Questions about Pause!
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Pause! worth watching?
49
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Pause! rated?
Disturbing imagery
Content advisories: disturbing imagery.
How long is Pause!?
0 h 12 min
Pause! runs 0 h 12 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Pause!?
Critics80
Audiences52
Not quite. Critics rate Pause! higher (80) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Pause! in?
Germanxx
It was made in German, with some xx. Produced in Austria.