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Something Different

1963Movie1 h 25 min

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–80%
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–80%

Summary

In her first feature, Věra Chytilová uses a combination of documentary and fiction film techniques to tell two stories in counterpoint. The first follows Olympic champion gymnast Eva Bosáková, who contemplates retirement as she undergoes a gruelling training schedule; the second, a housewife who is unappreciated and ignored by her husband.

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  • Friends night
  • Background watch
  • Drop-in friendly

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3 of 3

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Directed by
Věra Chytilová
Written by
Věra Chytilová
Produced by
Jaroslav Solnička, Vlasta Synkulová, Bohumil Šmída
Music by
Jiří Šlitr

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Facts

December 20, 1963 · 1 h 25 min · Drama

Released
December 20, 1963
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Czech
Made in
XC
Available in
6 countries

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Where can I stream Something Different?

Criterion

In the United States, Something Different streams on Criterion. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Something Different worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Something Different plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Something Different in English?

Czech

No, it was made in Czech.