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Bless the Woman

2003·Movie
1h 54min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply romantic and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

War and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

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About

Tiny Soviet village by the sea, in the years before the Second World War... A very young girl, Vera, falls madly in love with an older military officer who is visiting from out of town. She leaves her home and family to live with him in various military posts where he serves with the army. Through the difficulties of army life, and years of war, her love for this older man survives, and she gives herself completely without reservation. This film is about friendship, loss, survival, loyalty, and the wonderful gift of unconditional love, which is only given to a few.
Russian Historical DramaUnconditional LoveWartime RomanceStrong Female LeadCharacter-DrivenEmotional ResilienceEpic ScopeLoyalty and Sacrifice

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Is Bless the Woman worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Bless the Woman?

1 h 54 min

Bless the Woman runs 1 h 54 min.

What language is Bless the Woman in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.