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The Black Lapp

2003·Movie
1h 27min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence4
  • Scare3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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Anna lives with her father Karl someplace in the outskirts of northern Norway. Karl killed his ex-wife and threw her newborn coloured child into the sea when he discovered that she obviously had been unfaithful. Now Karl is being haunted by her ghost and is developing a serious drinking problem. Anna is looking for the love of her life, but there aren't many bachelors around - until they discovers another small family on the other side of the mountain. They meet a semi-alcoholized widow on Karl's age, her son Peder, and her black adopted son, Ante, that arrived from the sea on a piece of wood.
Nordic Noir DramaRural IsolationIntergenerational TraumaSocial Commentary on RacismMelancholic AtmospherePsychological RealismStunning Landscape CinematographyDark Family SecretsSlow-Burn Character Study

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Is The Black Lapp worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Black Lapp rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Black Lapp?

1 h 27 min

The Black Lapp runs 1 h 27 min.

What language is The Black Lapp in?

NorwegianEnglish

It was made in Norwegian, with some English. Produced in Norway.