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The Human Condition I: No Greater Love

1959·Movie
3h 24min
79
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Relentless energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Romance6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth10
  • Direction9
  • Acting9

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

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About

The Immortal Story.

After handing in a report on the treatment of Chinese colonial labor, Kaji is offered the post of labour chief at a large mining operation in Manchuria, which also grants him exemption from military service. He accepts and moves with his newlywed wife Michiko, but when he tries to put his ideas of more humane treatment into practice, he finds himself at odds with scheming officials, cruel foremen, and the military police.
Epic War DramaAnti-War FilmJapanese Classic CinemaPsychological WarfareHuman RightsMoral ConflictIntense Character StudyHistorical DramaBleak & Uncompromising

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Is The Human Condition I: No Greater Love worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 73%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Human Condition I: No Greater Love rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Human Condition I: No Greater Love?

3 h 24 min

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love runs 3 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Human Condition I: No Greater Love?

Critics73
Audiences90

Not quite. Audiences rate The Human Condition I: No Greater Love higher (90) than critics (73). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Human Condition I: No Greater Love in?

JapaneseChinese

It was made in Japanese, with some Chinese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Human Condition I: No Greater Love?

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