The Idealist

1976Movie1 h 57 min

79
GreatGoodWatch score
79
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

The movie based upon the classical Slovene novel Martin Kačur, depicts the clash between the teacher Martin Kačur and his conservative environment. Due to his progressive ideas, he is transferred to a small town.

Good for

  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Igor Pretnar

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Facts

April 14, 1976 · 1 h 57 min · Drama

Released
April 14, 1976
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Slovenian
Made in
Serbia

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Idealist worth watching?"

Questions about The Idealist

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Idealist worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.8).

Is The Idealist plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching The Idealist?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Idealist in English?

Slovenian

No, it was made in Slovenian.