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Down with Misery!
1945·Movie
·1h 19min·
Down with Misery! fingerprint
A touch of humor.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Fast Pace6
- Adrenaline5
- Tension5
Heart
Hopeful and cathartic
Much of it is about family.
- Hopefulness7
- Catharsis7
- Nostalgia7
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Situational Comedy4
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Satire & Parody4
World
History, family, and class and money
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability5
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Acting7
- Character Depth7
- Complexity7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography6
- Editing6
- Music Composition6
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Down with Misery! is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
- Warfare5Battles, strategy, and conflict.
Heart
MediumHopeful and cathartic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's hopeful, cathartic, and nostalgic. Much of it is about family.
All heart traits
- Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia7Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics7Relationships and generational ties.
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Romance5Love stories and emotional connections.
- Coming of Age5Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Situational Comedy4Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody4Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumHistory, family, and class and money
Its world is built around history, family, and class and money.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Historical8Period settings and real events.
- Class & Capitalism7Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
- Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.
- Crime5Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Warfare5Battles, strategy, and conflict.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Who it's for
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About
The two drivers Giovanni and Gaetano are friends. Gaetano, bold and ruthless, thrives in the black market, while Giovanni, who is a naive and fundamentally honest worker from the North of Italy, cannot get any profit and his wife, an energetic and talkative Roman woman, can't help blaming him for his poor business skills. Returning from a trip to Naples, he brings home a little hungry orphan, Nello. At first Giovanni's wife doesn't want the boy, but then she begins to like him. The little boy does whatever he can to help the family. Nello's father, who everybody thought to have died during the war, finds his little son and, being a rich business man, he employs the good and generous Giovanni. Meanwhile the former friend Gaetano is caught by the police and convicted for his illegal trades.
Post-War ItalySocial CommentaryFamily DramaPovertyFriendshipBlack MarketHopeGenerosityHistorical Setting
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Is Down with Misery! worth watching?
66
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Down with Misery!?
1 h 19 min
Down with Misery! runs 1 h 19 min.
What language is Down with Misery! in?
Italian
It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.