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Dark Eyes

1935·Movie
1h 20min

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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, family, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

In 1913, in Russia, a widower hides from his daughter that he is a butler in a meeting restaurant. She meets a banker who is trying to seduce her and takes her to this restaurant. The father, knowing the decadent life of this client, immediately sends his daughter home. The pure love that her piano teacher devotes to her will allow the young girl to console herself for her disappointments...
Period DramaTragic RomanceClass ConflictFamily SecretsMelancholy AtmosphereCharacter-DrivenSubtle StorytellingPre-Revolutionary RussiaPensive & Reflective

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Dark Eyes worth watching?

87
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Dark Eyes?

1 h 20 min

Dark Eyes runs 1 h 20 min.

What language is Dark Eyes in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.