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71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance

1995Movie1 h 40 minNR

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic717.1Rotten Tomatoes67%74%

A relentlessly bleak, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout direction and editing.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Story

71 scenes revolving around multiple Viennese residents who are by chance involved with a senseless gun slaughter on Christmas Eve.

Feels like

  • Austere Cinema
  • Fragmented Narrative
  • Societal Alienation
  • Michael Haneke
  • Cold & Clinical
  • Unpredictable Tragedy
  • Social Commentary
  • Atmospheric Dread

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Michael Haneke
Written by
Michael Haneke
Produced by
Veit Heiduschka, Willi Segler
Music by
Max Vornehm, Hans-Walter Kramski, Marc Parisotto

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Facts

March 10, 1995 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
March 10, 1995
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
Romanian
Made in
Austria, Germany
Available in
20 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance?"

Questions about 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance

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Where can I stream 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance?

Criterion

In the United States, 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 71).

Will I feel good after watching 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

Is 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance in English?

GermanRomanian

No, it was made in German, with some Romanian.