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After Winter Comes Spring

1989·Movie
1h 56min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle3
  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Satire & Parody1

World

History, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

A locomotive journey traversing the North to the South of the German Democratic Republic on the eve of its dissolution. Labourers, punks, mothers, intellectuals, young and old are implored to reflect on their life choices, the sacrifices they've made, and their place in the world. Despite everything, hope persists.
East German NostalgiaSocial Realism DramaIntrospective Character StudyHistorical MelancholyHumanist ReflectionSlow-Burn NarrativePolitical Transition EraQuiet Hope Amidst DeclineDocumentary-Style Authenticity

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream After Winter Comes Spring legally?

After Winter Comes Spring is included with a subscription to DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is After Winter Comes Spring worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is After Winter Comes Spring?

1 h 56 min

After Winter Comes Spring runs 1 h 56 min.

What language is After Winter Comes Spring in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in XG.

In how many countries can I watch After Winter Comes Spring?

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