Kapo

1960·Movie
1h 57min
66
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Determined to survive at any price, Edith, a young Jewish woman deported to an extermination camp, manages to survive by accepting the role of kapo, a privileged prisoner whose mission is to ruthlessly guard other prisoners.
Holocaust DramaMoral AmbiguitySurvivalHistorical TragedyPsychological StruggleBleakClass and PowerGuilt and Redemption

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Kapo

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Where can I stream Kapo legally?

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Is Kapo worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kapo rated?

ViolenceSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Kapo?

1 h 57 min

Kapo runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kapo?

Critics57
Audiences80

Not quite. Audiences rate Kapo higher (80) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Kapo in?

ItalianRussianGermanPolish

It was made in Italian, with some Russian, German, Polish. Produced in France, Italy, Serbia.

In how many countries can I watch Kapo?

3CAITUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kapo in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kapo use?

High-Heel–Face TurnFinal SolutionBittersweet EndingProtagonist Journey to VillainSex SlaveForeshadowingReality Has No SubtitlesFace Death with DignityLove RedeemsPunch-Clock VillainPietà PlagiarismDying as Yourselfand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Kapo, including High-Heel–Face Turn, Final Solution, Bittersweet Ending.

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