Disparus

1998·Movie
1h 40min
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor5

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Sex, avant-garde art, and Communist ideology are at the heart of this compelling historical drama. The film opens just as the Soviet Empire crumbles in 1989. As Louise mourns the death of her lover, she discovers the journal of Alfred Katz, an earnest Jewish radical and erstwhile poet who disappeared in 1938. With the aid of a history professor, Louise unravels what happened to Katz. In the feverish climate of pre-WWII Paris, Katz reveals himself as both a fervent Trotskyite and an unabashed romantic. At a party thrown by the noted surrealist Andre Breton, he meets Mila, a beautiful part-time model, part-time whore. As soon as he falls for her, he learns of her other lover Felix, a fervent Stalinist. Bored with politics, Mila eventually marries Katz. Soon betrayal and politics catch up with the poet.
Historical DramaAvant-Garde ArtCommunist IdeologyPolitical IntrigueJewish RadicalismTrotskyiteParisian SurrealismBetrayalMelancholyPhilosophical

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Is Disparus worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

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What is Disparus rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Disparus?

1 h 40 min

Disparus runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Disparus in?

French

It was made in French.

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