Berliner Antigone

1968·Movie

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare6
  • Violence6

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy10
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The historical background to the story is the transfer of 269 executed women to the Berlin Anatomy Department in the years 1939-1945. The corpses were misused for experimental purposes.
Historical HorrorWar AtrocitiesEthical DramaBleak & SomberSocial InjusticeDisturbing ThemesPhilosophicalNazi EraHuman ExperimentationSlow-Burn Tension

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Berliner Antigone worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91/100 (IMDb 9.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Berliner Antigone rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

What language is Berliner Antigone in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

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