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A Song for Europe

1985·Movie
1h 40min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Steven Dyer, an executive working for a giant multinational drugs company, decides to report his employer for breaches of Common Market trading regulations. One night in Basle, Switzerland, he leaves his home to post a letter, the start of a nightmare journey that leads to terrible consequences for his life, his career and for his wife and children.
Political IntrigueCorporate ConspiracyPsychological ThrillerEspionageBetrayalMoral DilemmaEuropean SettingSlow Burn

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Is A Song for Europe worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Song for Europe rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is A Song for Europe?

1 h 40 min

A Song for Europe runs 1 h 40 min.

Is A Song for Europe based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is A Song for Europe in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria.