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Man of Marble

1977·Movie
2h 33min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition5

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About

A young Polish filmmaker sets out to find out what happened to Mateusz Birkut, a bricklayer who became a propaganda hero in the 1950s but later fell out of favor and disappeared.
Polish CinemaPolitical DramaHistorical InvestigationSocial CritiqueAuthoritarianismNon-Linear NarrativeCharacter StudyFilmmaking ThemeHuman ResiliencePost-Stalinism

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Is Man of Marble worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Man of Marble?

2 h 33 min

Man of Marble runs 2 h 33 min.

Is Man of Marble based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Man of Marble?

Critics75
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Man of Marble much the same way.

What language is Man of Marble in?

Polish

It was made in Polish. Produced in Poland.

In how many countries can I watch Man of Marble?

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