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Largo Desolato

1990Movie

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A relentlessly bleak, philosophical drama movie about politics and the mind, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Story

A fictionalized autobiographical play written by Czechoslovakian playwright-turned-president Vaclav Havel in 1984 upon his release from a four-and-one-half-year prison term for political subversion. The play focuses on two days in the life of a dissident writer who is awaiting the knock at the door that may send him to prison.

Feels like

  • Political Dissident
  • Existential Crisis
  • Psychological Drama
  • Autobiographical
  • Political Subversion
  • Waiting for Imprisonment
  • Philosophical
  • Character Study

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Jiri Zizka
Written by
Tom Stoppard

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Facts

April 20, 1990 · Drama · English

Released
April 20, 1990
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Largo Desolato worth watching?"

Questions about Largo Desolato

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Largo Desolato worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.7).

Can I half-watch Largo Desolato?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching Largo Desolato?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.