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The Film Narrator

1993·Movie
1h 38min

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, show business, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Germany in the Thirties. A movie teller realizes that his profession is not longer needed. Silent movies are not produced any longer. Telling stories is the only thing the man was ever good in, so he does not know what to do now. As political circumstances are changing dramatically these days in Germany, he gets new hope that things will again be going better for him...
German HistorySilent Film EraLoss of ProfessionPolitical ChangeMelancholy MoodHistorical DramaFilm IndustrySocial Commentary

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Is The Film Narrator worth watching?

75
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Film Narrator?

1 h 38 min

The Film Narrator runs 1 h 38 min.

What language is The Film Narrator in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Film Narrator?

3ATCHDE

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