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Sanatorium
2025·Movie
·1h 30min·
Sanatorium fingerprint
Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
- Tension7
- Violence5
- Fast Pace4
Heart
Moving and melancholic
- Pathos8
- Melancholy7
- Catharsis6
Humor
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor5
- Satire & Parody4
- Wit & Wordplay3
World
War, the mind, and everyday modern life
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Ambiguity7
Craft
Standout performances and characters
- Acting8
- Character Depth8
- Direction7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
- Visual Stylization7
Energy
MediumTense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Sanatorium is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence5Physical conflict and intensity.
- Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Warfare8Battles, strategy, and conflict.
- Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
- Uncanny5Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
All heart traits
- Pathos8Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia6Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
LowSome dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Satire & Parody4Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumWar, the mind, and everyday modern life
Its world is built around war, the mind, and everyday modern life. It leaves some questions open.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity7Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Warfare8Battles, strategy, and conflict.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Contemporary Realism7Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Social Commentary7Perspectives on society and norms.
- Class & Capitalism7Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Politics6Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
Craft
HighStandout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
All craft traits
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative5Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
Who it's for
AdultsSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking
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About
Welcome to Kuyalnyk Sanatorium. Ukraine's Favourite Frontline Holiday Resort.
Despite a war raging close by, mud treatments and electroshock therapies continue at Kuyalnik Sanatorium, an enormous 1970s brutalist building on the shores of Odesa, where a small group search for love, healing, and happiness.
Brutalist ArchitectureWar-Adjacent SettingPsychological DramaMelancholy AtmosphereSoviet-Era AestheticsExistential SearchBleak Social CommentaryCharacter-DrivenOdesa Setting
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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Sanatorium worth watching?
66
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Sanatorium rated?
Disturbing imagery
Content advisories: disturbing imagery.
How long is Sanatorium?
1 h 30 min
Sanatorium runs 1 h 30 min.
What language is Sanatorium in?
Ukrainian
It was made in Ukrainian. Produced in Ireland, Ukraine, France.