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Death of a Shadow

2012Movie20 min

Romance
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–91%

A profoundly sad, moving romance movie about history and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Soldier Nathan died during World War I. A strange collector imprisoned his shadow and gave him a new chance: a second life against 10000 captured shadows. It is love that guides him, as his purpose is to meet Sarah again, the woman he fell in love with before he died. But then he discovers that she's already in love with someone else, jealousy clouds his mind and pushes him towards a bitter decision, not without consequences.

Feels like

  • World War I
  • Romance
  • Fantasy
  • Melancholy
  • Psychological
  • Shadows
  • Loss
  • Belgian
  • Short Film

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Tom Van Avermaet
Written by
Tom Van Avermaet
Produced by
Ellen De Waele
Music by
Raf Keunen

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Facts

June 4, 2012 · 20 min · Violence

Released
June 4, 2012
Runtime
20 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Romance, Fantasy
Original language
Dutch
Also spoken
German, French
Made in
Belgium, France
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

Flashback, Affably Evil, Blood from the Mouth +9

  • Flashback
  • Affably Evil
  • Blood from the Mouth
  • Collector of the Strange
  • Shot at Dawn
  • Noodle Incident
  • Bald of Evil
  • Steampunk
  • I Want My Beloved to Be Happy
  • No Name Given
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Casts No Shadow

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Where can I stream Death of a Shadow?

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In the United States, Death of a Shadow is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Death of a Shadow worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Death of a Shadow good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Death of a Shadow in English?

DutchGermanFrench

No, it was made in Dutch, with some German and French.