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Life of Galileo

1965·Movie
2h 14min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, a real life story, and the mind

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue, characters, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

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About

A televised play based on the work of Bertolt Brecht.
Philosophical DramaHistorical BiographyIntellectual ConflictScience vs. DogmaCharacter StudyThought-ProvokingDialogue-DrivenSocial & Political CommentaryBrechtian Theater

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Is Life of Galileo worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Life of Galileo?

2 h 14 min

Life of Galileo runs 2 h 14 min.

Is Life of Galileo based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Life of Galileo in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.