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The White Disease

1937·Movie
1h 45min
71
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A , sci-fi movie: but never scary, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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In a country whose people have just been successfully persuaded of their superiority and the justification for military expansion by the fiery speeches of a dictator, the bacillus of a highly destructive form of leprosy has spread. It is called morbus Tshengi, or popularly „white disease“. The only one who has developed an effective cure for it is a physician of the poor named Galén. But he refuses to reveal the secret of his cure as long as the powerful destroy human lives through wars.
Anti-War AllegoryPolitical SatireMoral DilemmaHistorical DramaDisease OutbreakPhilosophicalBleak & PowerfulMedical EthicsDictatorship Critique

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Is The White Disease worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The White Disease rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The White Disease?

1 h 45 min

The White Disease runs 1 h 45 min.

Will The White Disease make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly satire.

Is The White Disease plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The White Disease?

Easy watchDemanding

Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.

Is The White Disease good for date night?

and 1 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It works for a couple. Our viewing guide lists it for watching with a partner, not for date night. There's little romance in it.

Will The White Disease scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching The White Disease?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

What language is The White Disease in?

Czech

It was made in Czech. Produced in XC.

In how many countries can I watch The White Disease?

2CZSK

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