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The Maiden Danced to Death

2011·Movie
1h 40min

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4

World

History, politics, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

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About

If you don't dance with the devil, you won't get to dance at all.

There were two brothers - two dancers - in Communist Hungary. One defected, the other stuck it out. One gave his soul to commerce, the other to the Party. After twenty years, they meet again. And the dance begins.
Hungarian HistoryDance & PoliticsBrotherhoodDefectionShowbizMelancholyPolitical IntrigueMoral ConflictMusic-Driven Narrative

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Maiden Danced to Death legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Maiden Danced to Death worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Maiden Danced to Death rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is The Maiden Danced to Death?

1 h 40 min

The Maiden Danced to Death runs 1 h 40 min.

Is The Maiden Danced to Death based on a true story?

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

What language is The Maiden Danced to Death in?

HungarianSlovenianEnglish

It was made in Hungarian, with some Slovenian, English. Produced in Canada, Hungary, Slovenia.

In how many countries can I watch The Maiden Danced to Death?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Maiden Danced to Death in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.