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Hanele

1999Movie1 h 32 min

DramaRomance
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

Based on an autobiographical novella by Ivan Olbracht, the film tells the story of Hanele Safarová, who grows up just after the First World War in a little Ruthenian schtetl which, in true Hassidic fashion, awaits the arrival of the Messiah.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for laughs.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Karel Kachyňa
Written by
Jana Dudková
Produced by
Jiří Koštýř, Daniel Tuček, Viktor Pípal
Music by
Petr Hapka

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Facts

November 4, 1999 · 1 h 32 min · Drama, Romance

Released
November 4, 1999
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Czech
Made in
Czechia

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Hanele worth watching?"

Questions about Hanele

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hanele worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Hanele okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Hanele good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Hanele plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Hanele in English?

Czech

No, it was made in Czech.