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Gates to Paradise

1968·Movie
1h 29min

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some satire and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

History, growing up, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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About

In 1212, a Children's Crusade is launched after a young shepherd, Jacques de Cloyes, claims to have had a vision in which it is said that the innocence of children would be able to liberate Jerusalem. A monk, returning from Holy Land, joins the crusade and hears the children's confessions, gradually realizing that most of them are taking part not for religious, but for more worldly reasons, like rejected love and hopes for freedom, the true nature of their enthusiasm is homosexual. In fact, if the children follow Jacques, it is more for romantic than religious reasons. They take literally the famous phrase: “Love one another”.
Historical DramaChildren's CrusadeReligious CritiqueSocial CommentaryComing-of-AgeSpiritual ExplorationAmbiguous MoralityEuropean CinemaPsychological Depth

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Gates to Paradise worth watching?

59
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gates to Paradise rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Gates to Paradise?

1 h 29 min

Gates to Paradise runs 1 h 29 min.

Is Gates to Paradise based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Gates to Paradise in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United Kingdom, Serbia.