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Circus Maximus
1980·Movie
Circus Maximus fingerprint
High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.
Energy
Tense and violent
- Tension8
- Violence7
- Adrenaline6
Heart
Melancholic
Much of it is about family.
- Melancholy7
- Family Dynamics7
- Pathos6
Humor
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor5
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Cringe Humor2
World
History, crime, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality6
- Ambiguity6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting7
- Narrative Structure7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
- Music Centrality7
Energy
HighTense and violent
Circus Maximus is tense and violent.
All energy traits
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Warfare7Battles, strategy, and conflict.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
NoneMelancholic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's melancholic. Much of it is about family.
All heart traits
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Family Dynamics7Relationships and generational ties.
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wholesome0Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
LowSome dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Related traits
- Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumHistory, crime, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, crime, and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability4Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Historical9Period settings and real events.
- Crime8Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Warfare7Battles, strategy, and conflict.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality7The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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About
During World War II Carlotta, the circus owner maintains herself, her lover and her rather run-down circus-team by illegal man-smuggling. In the year of 1944, besides the usual refugees, she even has to take Professor Máté, the renown mathematician to the Yugoslavian partisans. The team is joined by Carlotta's psychotic son who has escaped from an asylum.
WWII DramaCircus SettingMan-Smuggling ThrillerDysfunctional FamilyPsychological TensionBleak ToneHistorical AdventureCharacter Conflict
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Is Circus Maximus worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Circus Maximus rated?
ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
How long is Circus Maximus?
1 h 39 min
Circus Maximus runs 1 h 39 min.
What language is Circus Maximus in?
Hungarian
It was made in Hungarian. Produced in Germany, Hungary.