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Pestalozzi's Mountain

1989·Movie
1h 59min

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence5
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, society, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

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About

In the 1770s, Swiss farmer Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi established a school for poor orphaned children in the Aargau. Up to total exhaustion he sacrificed himself for his pedagogical theories. Five years later, the project of the idealistic educator failed after bloody attacks of the French. In retrospect, the disappointed Pestalozzi experiences the last few months with "his" children.
18th Century SwitzerlandBiographical DramaEducational ReformerOrphan SchoolSocial CommentaryIdealism vs. RealityHistorical TragedyPolitical UnrestSelf-Sacrifice

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Pestalozzi's Mountain worth watching?

59
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pestalozzi's Mountain rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Pestalozzi's Mountain?

1 h 59 min

Pestalozzi's Mountain runs 1 h 59 min.

Is Pestalozzi's Mountain based on a true story?

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

What language is Pestalozzi's Mountain in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in XG, Germany, Italy, Switzerland.