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Eldsjälen
2000·Movie
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A , fantasy movie: but never scary, .
Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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In a near future the government decides to save money on psychiatric care. Josh, a mute war victim, is let out on the cold, gritty streets where he befriends the beautiful Maria who hides a horrible secret.
Swedish Social RealismPsychological DramaBleak Near-Future DystopiaTragic RomanceMental Health CritiqueAtmospheric MelancholyQuiet DesperationCharacter StudyGritty Urban Setting
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Will I feel good after watching Eldsjälen?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.
Is Eldsjälen plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Eldsjälen in English?
Swedish
No, it was made in Swedish.