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Roads to the South

1978·Movie
1h 41min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, politics, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

One man's war with himself

France, 1975. Jean, an exiled Spanish Communist, is a successful screenwriter who, after a tragic event, struggles with his political commitment, his love for his country, under the boot of General Franco, whose death he and his comrades have waited for years, and his complicated relationship with his son. (A sequel to “The War Is Over,” 1966.)
Political ExileSpanish CommunismFranco's SpainFather-Son RelationshipMelancholy ReflectionHistorical DramaTragic EventExistential StruggleLoss of Political Commitment

Sequels and Prequels

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Is Roads to the South worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Roads to the South?

1 h 41 min

Roads to the South runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is Roads to the South in?

FrenchSpanish

It was made in French, with some Spanish. Produced in France, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Roads to the South?

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