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The Valley of the Bees

1968·Movie
1h 41min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence7
  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Cast out by his father, young Ondrej joins the Order of the Teutonic Knights, where he is raised by strict monk Armin. After years of hardship, Ondrej escapes from the Order when he is wrongly punished, and sets out for his former home. Arriving to discover his father to be dead, Ondrej now not only assumes control of his father's properties, but seeks to marry his former stepmother.
Medieval DramaTeutonic KnightsCzech CinemaReligious ConflictLoss of InnocenceMoral AmbiguityPeriod PieceHistorical FictionMonastic Life

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Valley of the Bees worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Valley of the Bees rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Valley of the Bees?

1 h 41 min

The Valley of the Bees runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is The Valley of the Bees in?

Czech

It was made in Czech. Produced in XC.

In how many countries can I watch The Valley of the Bees?

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