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I Want to Live

1982·Movie
1h 34min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace2
  • Violence2

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Deals with the father-son conflict in a farming family. The two never see eye to eye especially over the way the farm is run. The boy opts for a different way of life and also falls in love with a dumb girl to the horror of his family.
Rural Family DramaGenerational ConflictSocial RealismTragic RomanceComing of AgeYugoslav Cinema ClassicEmotional TurmoilTraditional vs Modern Values

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is I Want to Live worth watching?

75
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is I Want to Live?

1 h 34 min

I Want to Live runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is I Want to Live in?

Serbian (Latin)

It was made in Serbian (Latin). Produced in Serbia.

What tropes does I Want to Live use?

The Stool PigeonInkblot TestUndercover Cop RevealHistorical Villain DowngradeGirls Behind BarsSilence Is GoldenPrecision F-StrikeReally Gets AroundHope SpotSmoking Is CoolFiery RedheadSinging in the Showerand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for I Want to Live, including The Stool Pigeon, Inkblot Test, Undercover Cop Reveal.