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The Black Man Who Had a White Soul

1951·Movie
1h 27min
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4

World

History, society, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

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About

Peter Ward is a black singer who arrives to Madrid in 1907. He falls in love with Emma, and he offers her to be her dancer. She is restrained by her racial prejudices which will lead to an inevitable separation between them.
1900s MadridRacial PrejudiceTragic RomanceMusical DramaSocial CommentaryClass ConflictMelodramaPsychological Depth

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Is The Black Man Who Had a White Soul worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Black Man Who Had a White Soul rated?

NuditySexual content

Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is The Black Man Who Had a White Soul?

1 h 27 min

The Black Man Who Had a White Soul runs 1 h 27 min.

What language is The Black Man Who Had a White Soul in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Argentina, Spain.