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The Origin of Violence

2016Movie1 h 56 min

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

A French teacher makes a startling discovery while on a trip to Buchenwald.

Feels like

  • Holocaust Drama
  • Historical Revelation
  • Identity Search
  • Moral Quandary
  • Psychological Journey
  • European History
  • Family Secrets
  • Memory & Trauma
  • Somber & Reflective
  • Existentialist Theme

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Élie Chouraqui

Everyone

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Facts

May 25, 2016 · 1 h 56 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 25, 2016
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Germany, France
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Origin of Violence worth watching?"

Questions about The Origin of Violence

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Origin of Violence worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6).

Will I feel good after watching The Origin of Violence?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Origin of Violence in English?

French

No, it was made in French.