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The Heart Is a Dark Forest

2007Movie1 h 26 min

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–74%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

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

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

A woman's life is destroyed when she discovers that her husband has another family.

Feels like

  • Intense Marital Drama
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Betrayal & Deceit
  • Devastating Emotional Impact
  • Bleak Relationship Study
  • Character-Driven Conflict
  • Slow Burn Tragedy
  • German Cinema
  • Existential Dread

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Nicolette Krebitz
Written by
Nicolette Krebitz
Produced by
Tom Tykwer
Music by
Martin Müller

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Facts

December 27, 2007 · 1 h 26 min · Drama

Released
December 27, 2007
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Heart Is a Dark Forest worth watching?"

Questions about The Heart Is a Dark Forest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Heart Is a Dark Forest worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.4).

Is The Heart Is a Dark Forest 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 Heart Is a Dark Forest?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Heart Is a Dark Forest in English?

German

No, it was made in German.