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Tobacco

1962·Movie
2h 30min

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Society, class and money, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Boris Morev dreams of money and power, he’ll do everything to reach the top, including leaving his beloved Irina, to marry the daughter of the local tobacco factory owner. With the death of his father-in-law and the illness of his wife, Morev becomes the new owner of "Nicotiana" and rules with an iron fist, resulting in massive labour strikes and murder. He ropes Irina back into his life, first as a mistress and later as his second wife, but his ambitions still come first as he plans on emerging as the biggest tobacco seller once the war is over. Irina’s love for Boris is fading and she finds a lover in one of the Germans Boris is trying to strike a deal with. Set against the backdrop of World War II and communist partisans fighting against the Nazi-allied Bulgarian monarchy, the film is a screen adaptation of the Bulgarian classic novel "Tobacco" released in 1954.
Bulgarian CinemaWorld War IIClass StruggleBetrayal and AmbitionTobacco IndustryHistorical DramaPolitical IntrigueTragic Romance

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Is Tobacco worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tobacco rated?

Sexual contentViolence

Content advisories: sexual content and violence.

How long is Tobacco?

2 h 30 min

Tobacco runs 2 h 30 min.

What language is Tobacco in?

Bulgarian

It was made in Bulgarian. Produced in Bulgaria.