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The Garden of the Finzi-Continis

1970·Movie
1h 35min·R
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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A world where love was forgotten... a garden where love grew

In 1930s Italy, a wealthy Jewish family tries to maintain their privileged lifestyle, hosting friends for tennis and parties at their villa. As anti-Semitism intensifies under Fascism, they must ultimately face the horrors of the Holocaust.
Italian FascismJewish FamilyHistorical DramaAnti-SemitismPrivilege and DenialComing-of-AgeTragedyMelancholy

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Where can I stream The Garden of the Finzi-Continis legally?

The Garden of the Finzi-Continis is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Garden of the Finzi-Continis worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Garden of the Finzi-Continis rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is The Garden of the Finzi-Continis?

1 h 35 min

The Garden of the Finzi-Continis runs 1 h 35 min.

Is The Garden of the Finzi-Continis based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Garden of the Finzi-Continis?

Critics94
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate The Garden of the Finzi-Continis higher (94) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Garden of the Finzi-Continis in?

ItalianFrenchEnglish

It was made in Italian, with some French, English. Produced in Germany, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Garden of the Finzi-Continis?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Garden of the Finzi-Continis in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Garden of the Finzi-Continis use?

Selective ObliviousnessPunch-Clock VillainDay of the JackbootThe Film of the BookState SecHiding Behind the Language BarrierMy Girl Is a SlutDowner EndingImpairment ShotWhat Happened to the Mouse?Just FriendsTrain-Station Goodbyeand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for The Garden of the Finzi-Continis, including Selective Obliviousness, Punch-Clock Villain, Day of the Jackboot.