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Alceste
1999·Movie
·2h 15min·
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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
- Spectacle6
- Tension4
- Fast Pace3
Heart
Moving and cathartic
- Pathos7
- Catharsis7
- Melancholy6
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Satire & Parody2
- Dark Humor2
World
Kept in the background
- Dialogue Centrality8
- World Immersion7
- Rewatchability5
Craft
Standout performances
- Acting8
- Direction7
- Narrative Structure7
Style
Standout score
- Music Centrality9
- Music Composition8
- Cinematography7
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Alceste is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
All energy traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace3Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence1Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Slow Burn8Gradual build with payoff.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
All heart traits
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
- Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
World
MediumKept in the background
The world stays in the background.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty4Fresh ideas and invention.
Related traits
- Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.
- Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
All craft traits
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Slow Burn8Gradual build with payoff.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
- Educational5Informative and instructive.
All style traits
- Music Centrality9Songs central to storytelling.
- Music Composition8Score and musical identity.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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About
John Eliot Gardiner conducts Gluck’s 1776 French version of “Alceste” at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Soprano Anne Sofie von Otter takes the title role of Alceste, Queen of Thessaly, who offers to die at the hands of the gods in place of her husband, Admète (Paul Groves), so that the people will not lose their king. Alceste is then saved from the underworld by Hercule (Dietrich Henschel).
OperaGluckClassical MusicTragedyFrench OperaMythologyStaged PerformanceAnne Sofie von Otter
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Is Alceste worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Alceste?
2 h 15 min
Alceste runs 2 h 15 min.
What language is Alceste in?
English
It was made in English.