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Le Nombril du monde

1993·Movie
2h 25min

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, family, and class and money

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Tunisia, early thirties, the young and plump Bajou, lives modestly with his parents. One day after a flood, his father suddenly disappears. Thanks to his uncle and his cousin Marcel, he moves with his mother Oumi to work for the wealthy landowner Mr. Scali, a talkative and boastful man.
Tunisian Family Drama1930s SettingClass ConflictFather's DisappearanceRural LifeMelancholyComing-of-AgeHistorical

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Is Le Nombril du monde worth watching?

50
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Le Nombril du monde?

2 h 25 min

Le Nombril du monde runs 2 h 25 min.

What language is Le Nombril du monde in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Tunisia.