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Spell Your Name

2006·Movie
1h 29min

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Violence3
  • Scare2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and war

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The film is based on the testimonies of Holocaust survivors, recorded by the Shoah Foundation, The Institue for Visual History and Education in Ukraine, between 1994 and 1998. It also features the stories of the Righteous Among the Nations, who helped Jewish children—and even entire families—to hide and survive. The film also explores the historical consequences of the events of the Second World War. Three female students from the Faculty of Journalism at Taras Shevchenko National University also feature in the film, transcribing the witnesses’ testimonies for the production. Their thoughts and comments lend the film a special resonance, reflecting the personal engagement of today’s young people with the tragic chapters of our country’s past.
Holocaust TestimonyDocumentary FilmHistorical TraumaEducational ResourceRighteous Among the NationsEmotional WeightArchival FootageJournalistic PerspectiveSorrowful NarrativeHuman Resilience

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Questions about Spell Your Name

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Where can I stream Spell Your Name legally?

Spell Your Name is included with a subscription to Magellan TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Spell Your Name worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Spell Your Name rated?

Disturbing imageryViolence

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and violence.

How long is Spell Your Name?

1 h 29 min

Spell Your Name runs 1 h 29 min.

Is Spell Your Name based on a true story?

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

What language is Spell Your Name in?

EnglishRussianUkrainian

It was made in English, with some Russian, Ukrainian. Produced in Ukraine, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Spell Your Name?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Spell Your Name in 93 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.