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Übü király
1989·Movie
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Übü király fingerprint
Very funny, immersive world, light on feelings.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Spectacle6
- Violence6
- Tension5
Heart
Moving
- Pathos7
- Melancholy6
- Catharsis6
Humor
Plenty of satire and dark humor
- Satire & Parody9
- Dark Humor9
- Absurdist Humor8
World
Politics, society, and class and money
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality8
- Rewatchability7
Craft
Standout direction, performances, and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
- Direction8
- Acting8
- Dialogue Quality8
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Music Composition7
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Übü király is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Scare4Frightening moments and scares.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Related traits
- Uncanny8Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Grotesque8Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Warfare5Battles, strategy, and conflict.
Heart
LowMoving
Emotionally, it's moving.
All heart traits
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
Very highPlenty of satire and dark humor
Expect plenty of satire and dark humor.
All humor traits
- Satire & Parody9Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor9Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Absurdist Humor8Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy4Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor4Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Situational Comedy3Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Related traits
- Eccentricity8Oddball tone and quirks.
- Camp & Irony7Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
World
HighPolitics, society, and class and money
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around politics, society, and class and money. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Politics9Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Class & Capitalism8Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Surrealism7Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Fantasy6Mythic worlds and magical systems.
Craft
HighStandout direction, performances, and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The direction, performances, and dialogue stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
All craft traits
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality8Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative5Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative4Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
HighFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Grotesque8Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Camp & Irony7Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Psychedelic6Mind-bending, trippy visuals.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
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About
The Empty King created a mythical figure and a whole world from grotesque, archetypal images. The drama was originally conceived as a student tirade against a teacher at Jarry's school, the Lyceum of Rennes. This teacher, Hébert, was the target of public ridicule. In 1888, at the age of 15, Jarry wrote a puppet play about the exploits of the Woolly Tartar and staged it to the amusement of his friends. The figure of Übü is a crude, cruel caricature of the foolish, selfish bourgeoisie as seen through the unrelenting gaze of a schoolboy; but this Rabelaisian figure, in all his falstaffian greed and cowardice, is more than a mere social satire. It is a terrifying picture of man's animal nature, his evil and cruelty. The Katona József Theatre in Budapest premiered Jarry's play in 1984, and it ran continuously for more than 10 years.
Absurdist Political SatireGrotesque ImageryAvant-GardeDark HumorAnti-BourgeoisieSurrealTheatricalHungarian Cinema
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What is Übü király rated?
ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
What language is Übü király in?
Hungarian
It was made in Hungarian. Produced in Hungary.