The Tornado

1992·Movie
1h 30min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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The Tornado fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, war, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Beirut, civil war. There are checkpoints, arbitrary executions, car bombs, machine guns, handguns, funeral processions, ambushes, hot heads, vendettas, and revenge. Cruelty and death are everywhere. Akram, who's been studying in Russia, is back in Beirut on holiday and plans to visit his mother in his home village. But can he get there? He spends time with friends in the city; they tell stories of death. Danger is on all sides. Driving down the street may lead to murder. Touches of the surreal appear: are they real, are they dreams? Can Akram survive? If so, at what cost?
Beirut Civil WarPsychological TraumaSurvivalPolitical ConflictBleak RealismSurreal ElementsViolence and CrueltySocial Commentary

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Is The Tornado worth watching?

64
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tornado rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Tornado?

1 h 30 min

The Tornado runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Tornado in?

Arabic

It was made in Arabic. Produced in Lebanon.

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