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The Fundamental and Pitiful Look

1996Movie1 h 40 min

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4

A moving, melancholic drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Story

Forty-year old Alya has been abandoned by her husband and son. Her mother does her best to distract the heroine from her loneliness. However, her clumsy efforts do not help — Alya prefers top escape into the world of her dreams, fantasies and childhood memories.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Character Study
  • Melancholy Mood
  • Nostalgic Reflections
  • Family Abandonment
  • Dreamlike Sequences
  • Social Isolation
  • Introspective Narrative

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Aleksandr Sukhochev
Written by
Renata Litvinova

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Facts

February 25, 1996 · 1 h 40 min · Drama

Released
February 25, 1996
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Fundamental and Pitiful Look worth watching?"

Questions about The Fundamental and Pitiful Look

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Fundamental and Pitiful Look worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.4).

Is The Fundamental and Pitiful Look plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Fundamental and Pitiful Look in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.