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A Song for Martin

2001Movie1 h 58 min

DramaRomance
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic72–Rotten Tomatoes85%83%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

Martin, conductor of a symphonic orchestra, meet Barbara, violine player and they start a relationship. Five years later Martin starts to develop loss of memory and becomes more and more confused. Finally he is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and Barbara tries to help as much as possible although Martin is often angry and violent towards her.

Feels like

  • Heartbreaking Dementia Drama
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Psychological Realism
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Slow-Burning Narrative
  • Powerful Lead Performances
  • Grief and Loss
  • Domestic Intimacy
  • Cerebral Decay

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Bille August
Written by
Bille August, Ulla Isaksson
Produced by
Bille August, Michael Obel, Lars Kolvig
Music by
Stefan Nilsson

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Facts

March 16, 2001 · 1 h 58 min · Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
March 16, 2001
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Song for Martin?"

Questions about A Song for Martin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Song for Martin?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is A Song for Martin worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 72).

Is A Song for Martin good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 5 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is A Song for Martin plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Song for Martin in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.