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Ave, Vita

1969·Movie
1h 30min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence4
  • Scare3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A survivor of a Nazi concentration camp returns to his life in Lithuania and attempts to reunite with his former comrades years after the war ended. He struggles to bridge the gap between his horrific memories of the Holocaust and the mundane reality of his modern surroundings. While interacting with his daughter and old friends, he searches for a way to integrate his past trauma into a peaceful present.
Post-War DramaGenerational TraumaMemory & ReflectionPsychological DepthHistorical ReflectionMelancholic ToneHuman ResilienceSocial Impact of War

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Is Ave, Vita worth watching?

70
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 Ave, Vita rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Ave, Vita?

1 h 30 min

Ave, Vita runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Ave, Vita in?

LithuanianGerman

It was made in Lithuanian, with some German. Produced in Russia.