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The Man from the Restaurant

1927·Movie
1h 8min

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, the mind, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

During the good old days of the Russian aristocracy, that is to say, before the October Revolution, in the city of Moscow there was a fancy restaurant which catered to the appetites and egos of the rich. In one such establishment works a middle-aged waiter who is devoted to serving his bourgeoisie clients correctly. However, his life outside his job is very different: His son was killed during the Russian civil war and the waiter's wife died of grief as a result....
Russian AristocracyPre-Revolution EraTragedy & LossSocial InequalityMelancholic AtmospherePsychological DramaHistorical SettingSlow-Paced Narrative

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Is The Man from the Restaurant worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Man from the Restaurant?

1 h 8 min

The Man from the Restaurant runs 1 h 8 min.

What language is The Man from the Restaurant in?

Russianxx

It was made in Russian, with some xx. Produced in Russia.