Ceiling

1962Movie42 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score
59
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

The young Marta has made a break in her medical education to fully invest in her career as a model. We follow her for a day in her life, almost completely without hearing her voice. It is seldom that Marta gets the space to speak, instead she is mostly subject to the voice of others.

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  • Background watch
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Directed by
Věra Chytilová
Music by
Jan Klusák

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Facts

March 15, 1962 · 42 min · Drama

Released
March 15, 1962
Runtime
42 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Czech
Made in
XC
Available in
4 countries

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Where can I stream Ceiling?

In the United States, Ceiling streams on Criterion. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Ceiling worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Ceiling plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Ceiling in English?

Czech

No, it was made in Czech.