Amama

2015·Movie
1h 43min
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

When a Tree Falls

The story of a family; the story of a conflict. The rural and the urban, the past and the present, parents and their offspring: opposing ways of life struggle against one another whilst, in eloquent silence, the grandmother ('amama') watches her family’s destiny unfold.
Family ConflictRural vs UrbanIntergenerational DramaCultural IdentityMelancholy AtmosphereSilence and ObservationSpiritual ReflectionContemporary Realism

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Amama

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Where can I stream Amama legally?

Amama is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Amama worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Amama?

1 h 43 min

Amama runs 1 h 43 min.

What language is Amama in?

BasqueSpanish

It was made in Basque, with some Spanish. Produced in Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Amama?

2ESUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Amama in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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