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Bankett für Achilles

1975·Movie
1h 28min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

A real life story, history, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

For thirty years, Karl Achilles has been working at the chemical collective in Bitterfeld. But now his last day as a master at the plant has come. He is about to retire; even if Karl, who finds ending his working life difficult, wanted to stay on, it would not be possible. Karl’s colleagues have arranged a farewell dinner for the retiring master at an outdoor restaurant. But on his last day of work, before the farewell dinner, he meets all sorts of people: both colleagues and people, who do not work at the plant. A mosaic of the biography of a person who found fulfilment in his work and now has to look for the meaning of his life anew.
East German DramaRetirement ReflectionExistential Character StudyMeaning of WorkHuman ConnectionsMelancholic Slice-of-LifeHistorical ContextPhilosophical ExplorationSocial RealismLife Transition

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Where can I stream Bankett für Achilles legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bankett für Achilles worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Bankett für Achilles?

1 h 28 min

Bankett für Achilles runs 1 h 28 min.

Is Bankett für Achilles based on a true story?

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

What language is Bankett für Achilles in?

German

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

In how many countries can I watch Bankett für Achilles?

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