Paths

Name: Paths
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025-02-06
Duration: 7 min
Cast: Idan Shalom, Tami Mor

2025·Movie

·7min·

Documentary

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Paths fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Tension2
Fast Pace2
Adrenaline1

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

Melancholy8
Family Dynamics8
Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay5
Situational Comedy0
Physical Comedy0

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

Dialogue Centrality8
World Immersion7
Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

Character Depth9
Acting8
Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Music Composition7
Editing6

Energy

None

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Paths is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

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All energy traits

Tension2Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Fast Pace2Quick tempo and momentum.
Adrenaline1High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Spectacle1Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
Violence0Physical conflict and intensity.

Related traits

Slow Burn9Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

Medium

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

Emotionally, it's melancholic and moving. Much of it is about family and growing up.

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All heart traits

Melancholy8Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Family Dynamics8Relationships and generational ties.
Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Coming of Age7Personal growth and self-discovery.
Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

Hopefulness6Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.

Related traits

Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.

Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

None

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect some sharp wit.

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All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay5Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.

Related traits

Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

World

High

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

Its world is built around family, everyday modern life, and growing up.

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All world traits

Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.

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Contemporary Realism7Modern, grounded storytelling.

Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.

Craft

High

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

The characters, performances, and dialogue stand out.

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All craft traits

Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
Acting8Performance craft and presence.
Dialogue Quality8Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.

Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative5Time-shifts and structure play.
Intrigue4Curiosity and investigative pull.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Slow Burn9Gradual build with payoff.
Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.

Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.

Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

The roads I walk upon

A teenage boy and his grandmother each follow their own story — his shown through everyday moments, hers told through voice-over poetry. Their separate paths come together briefly before continuing on.

Poetic DramaIntergenerational BondSlice-of-LifeReflective JourneyDual NarrativeSubtle StorytellingEmotional & IntrospectiveEveryday MomentsPhilosophical Contemplation

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Paths is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, YouTube TV, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.