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In the United States, Kanal streams on Criterion. It also streams in 8 other countries.
Kanal
1957·Movie
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A , war movie: , but never gory, .
Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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The Claustrophobic Nightmare of War
In the last few days of the Warsaw Uprising during World War II, a modest group of Resistance members remains. The band must take refuge in the sewers under the orders of leader Zadra, but it's only a matter of time before they will have to emerge. However, when they try, they are met only with intense hostility from the Nazis. Despite their attempts stay resolute through immense mental strain, it becomes increasingly apparent that they may be doomed.
Warsaw UprisingWorld War IISewer EscapeResistanceHistorical DramaBleakMelancholyClaustrophobic
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Is Kanal worth watching?
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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (86).
Will I feel good after watching Kanal?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.
Is Kanal in English?
PolishGerman
No, it was made in Polish, with some German.
What tropes does Kanal use?
Downer EndingNon-Action GuyDowner BeginningA Father to His MenDwindling PartyAn Arm and a LegUntranslated TitleUrban WarfareEpic Tracking ShotHollywood DarknessAbsurdly Spacious SewerChild Soldiersand 9 more
TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Downer Ending, Non-Action Guy, and Downer Beginning.