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Ivan the Powerful
2013·Movie
·1h 20min·
Ivan the Powerful fingerprint
High energy, strong craft.
Energy
Thrilling and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
- Adrenaline7
- Fast Pace7
- Spectacle7
Heart
Hopeful and cathartic
- Hopefulness7
- Catharsis7
- Pathos6
Humor
Some slapstick and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
- Physical Comedy7
- Satire & Parody5
- Wit & Wordplay4
World
A real life story, sports, and show business
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality6
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Standout performances and characters
- Acting8
- Character Depth8
- Direction7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Music Composition7
Energy
HighThrilling and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
Ivan the Powerful is thrilling, fast-paced, and spectacular.
All energy traits
- Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Heart
MediumHopeful and cathartic
Emotionally, it's hopeful and cathartic.
All heart traits
- Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Coming of Age6Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Family Dynamics5Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Nostalgia4Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Related traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
MediumSome slapstick and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some slapstick and satire.
All humor traits
- Physical Comedy7Slapstick and visual gags.
- Satire & Parody5Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Absurdist Humor4Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Situational Comedy3Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Eccentricity6Oddball tone and quirks.
- Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumA real life story, sports, and show business
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around a real life story, sports, and show business. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Biographical9Lives of notable figures.
- Sports8Competition, training, and teamwork.
- Showbiz8Entertainment industry and performance.
- Historical7Period settings and real events.
- Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.
- Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Craft
HighStandout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
All craft traits
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Educational5Informative and instructive.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Who it's for
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About
"Strong Ivan" is a film telling an outstanding life story of Ivan Firtsak who was born in June, 1899 in a Ukrainian village Bilky, Irshava district in Zakarpattia Oblast. At the age of 18 he became a performer with a Czechoslovak circus and travelled to 64 countries of the world, astonishing everybody with his victories. He was a weightlifting champion of Czechoslovakia, a bodybuilding champion of Europe. He earned the nickname Strong Ivan Croton for his incredible strength. Ivan Firtsak won a great number of single combats with famous wrestlers of the world. From hands of the Queen of England he received a helmet and a belt decorated with cold and diamonds. American press called him the strongest man of the XX century. In 1937 in the prime of his fame he came back to the homeland.
Biographical Sports DramaStrongmanCircusHistoricalInspirationUnderdog StoryCzechoslovakiaWeightliftingTriumph Over Adversity
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Is Ivan the Powerful worth watching?
64
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Ivan the Powerful rated?
Violence
Content advisories: violence.
How long is Ivan the Powerful?
1 h 20 min
Ivan the Powerful runs 1 h 20 min.
Is Ivan the Powerful based on a true story?
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
What language is Ivan the Powerful in?
Ukrainian
It was made in Ukrainian. Produced in Ukraine.