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The Last Judgement

1987Movie1 h 8 min

Documentary
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak documentary movie about crime and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

A man is facing a trial for murdering a Latvian union leader, which more likely than not will end with a death sentence. A close-up look at his emotional journey through the trial, imprisonment and beyond.

Feels like

  • Latvian Crime Drama
  • Psychological Portrait
  • Somber & Bleak
  • Courtroom Tension
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Realistic Performances
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Social Commentary
  • Existential Dread
  • Character Study

Crew

Directed by
Herz Frank
Written by
Herz Frank
Music by
Alfrēds Višņevskis, Aleksejs Pugačovs

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Facts

January 1, 1987 · 1 h 8 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 1, 1987
Runtime
1 h 8 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Latvian
Made in
Russia
Available in
75 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Judgement?"

Questions about The Last Judgement

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Where can I stream The Last Judgement?

DocAlliance Films

In the United States, The Last Judgement streams on DocAlliance Films. You can rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. It also streams in 74 other countries.

Is The Last Judgement worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 8).

Will I feel good after watching The Last Judgement?

BleakHopeful

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

Is The Last Judgement plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Last Judgement in English?

Latvian

No, it was made in Latvian.