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Private Universe

2012·Movie
1h 23min

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Big heart, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline1
  • Fast Pace1

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Nostalgia10
  • Family Dynamics10
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

A real life story, family, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Honza was born in 1974 into the cheerless era of socialism in Czechoslovakia. At that time, his parents Jana and Petr lived in one room in the apartment of Jana's divorced mother and her widowed grandmother. A few years later, the family moved from Prague to Liberec where Petr found a job and a little house for the family. When Honza was born, his father began writing a family chronicle and he has continued to do so for 37 years. "Private Universe" show not only the life of one ordinary family, but also how the Czech society has changed in last four decades. Who are we, where do we come from and where do we go?
Czech Social RealismIntimate Family ChronicleHistorical NostalgiaGenerational StudyQuietly ProfoundBiographical DramaSocietal TransformationMelancholic ToneEveryday Heroism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Private Universe legally?

Private Universe is included with a subscription to GuideDoc, True Story, and DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on myfilmfriend. You can also rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Private Universe worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Private Universe?

1 h 23 min

Private Universe runs 1 h 23 min.

Is Private Universe based on a true story?

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

What language is Private Universe in?

Czech

It was made in Czech. Produced in Czechia.

In how many countries can I watch Private Universe?

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