CERN

Name: CERN
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013-11-10
Duration: 1 h 15 min

2013·Movie

·1h 15min·

5.7

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Spectacle7
Tension3
Adrenaline2

Heart

Wondrous

Wonder8
Hopefulness6
Wholesome4

Humor

Serious throughout

Wit & Wordplay1
Situational Comedy0
Physical Comedy0

World

Technology, everyday modern life, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion8
Dialogue Centrality7
Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

Direction8
Narrative Structure7
Complexity7

Style

Standout cinematography

Cinematography8
Editing7
Music Composition6

Energy

Medium

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

CERN is spectacular. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

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All energy traits

Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Tension3Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Fast Pace2Quick tempo and momentum.
Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
Violence0Physical conflict and intensity.

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Slow Burn8Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

None

Wondrous

Emotionally, it's wondrous.

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Wonder8Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Hopefulness6Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Wholesome4Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
Melancholy2Bittersweet, reflective sadness.

Pathos1Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Family Dynamics1Relationships and generational ties.
Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.

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Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.

Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

None

Serious throughout

Expect almost no humor.

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All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay1Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.

World

Medium

Technology, everyday modern life, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around technology, everyday modern life, and the future. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.

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All world traits

World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.

Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.

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Tech & Humanity9Human stories in a tech world.
Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.

Futuristic7Speculative tech and future worlds.
Historical6Period settings and real events.

Craft

Medium

Standout direction

The direction stand out.

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All craft traits

Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
Acting6Performance craft and presence.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Educational9Informative and instructive.
Slow Burn8Gradual build with payoff.

Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.

Style

Medium

Standout cinematography

Look and sound: the cinematography stand out.

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All style traits

Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.
Visual Stylization3Distinctive aesthetic signature.

Related traits

Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.

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About

CERN in Switzerland is a research center where they try to recreate the big bang. Nikolaus Geyrhalter follows the center's infrastructure and meets the people who created the "Large Hadron Collider".

Science DocumentaryTechnological ExplorationGrand ScaleIntellectual JourneyHuman EndeavorParticle PhysicsSlow-Paced ExplorationBehind-the-ScenesThought-Provoking

Crew

Directed by:

Nikolaus Geyrhalter

Written by:

Nikolaus Geyrhalter

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