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Passion

1999·Movie
1h 42min
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

The mind, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

Between music and love lies a secret obsession.

Passion concentrates on Grainger's unusual relationship with his mother and his sexual peculiarities (especially his obsessive self-flagellation, though homosexuality is also hinted at) which affect his relationship with a woman who comes to love him. It is set mainly in London in 1914, when Grainger's mother Rose was ill (she would later jump to her death in New York, upset by ill-founded rumours of incest with her son).
Biographical DramaPsychological StudyHistorical Period PieceMother-Son DynamicsObsessive TendenciesMelancholic & IntenseUnconventional RelationshipsEmotional ComplexityDark & Philosophical

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Is Passion worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Passion rated?

Sexual contentSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: sexual content, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Passion?

1 h 42 min

Passion runs 1 h 42 min.

Is Passion based on a true story?

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

What language is Passion in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

What tropes does Passion use?

Product PlacementMagical Security CamDeath by AdaptationTwist EndingThe ChessmasterCaught on TapeEveryone Owns a MacGainax EndingInstant Web HitScare ChordCity with No NameMs. Fanserviceand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Passion, including Product Placement, Magical Security Cam, Death by Adaptation.