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The South

1988·Movie
2h 7min
69
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Immersive world, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle2
  • Violence2

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor1
  • Satire & Parody1

World

The mind, history, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Ambiguity8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Non-linear Narrative9
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

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About

After the end of the military dictatorship in Argentina in 1983, Floreal is released from prison. Instead of returning to his wife, he wanders through the night of Buenos Aires. He meets some people from his past–most of which are only imaginary–and remembers the events of his imprisonment.
Magical Realism DramaPost-Dictatorship TraumaSurreal Night WalkMelancholic AtmosphereNon-Linear NarrativePolitical AllegoryPoetic VisualsPsychological ExplorationArgentine New Wave

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Is The South worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The South rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The South?

2 h 7 min

The South runs 2 h 7 min.

What language is The South in?

SpanishFrench

It was made in Spanish, with some French. Produced in Argentina, France.

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