5.5
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Touch Me Not
2018·Movie
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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.
Energy
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
- Tension5
- Fast Pace3
- Spectacle3
Heart
Melancholic and moving
Much of it is about family.
- Melancholy8
- Pathos7
- Family Dynamics7
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Cringe Humor4
- Absurdist Humor3
- Dark Humor3
World
Everyday modern life, the mind, and family
- Dialogue Centrality8
- Ambiguity8
- Novelty7
Craft
Standout characters and performances
- Character Depth9
- Acting8
- Direction7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
- Visual Stylization7
Energy
LowCalm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Touch Me Not is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
All energy traits
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace3Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn9Gradual build with payoff.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- Uncanny5Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Heart
MediumMelancholic and moving
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's melancholic and moving. Much of it is about family.
All heart traits
- Melancholy8Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Family Dynamics7Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance6Love stories and emotional connections.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Coming of Age6Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Related traits
- Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical8Ideas about life and existence.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Cringe Humor4Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumEveryday modern life, the mind, and family
Its world is built around everyday modern life, the mind, and family. It leaves some questions open.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity8Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Social Commentary7Perspectives on society and norms.
- Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Class & Capitalism5Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Craft
HighStandout characters and performances
The characters and performances stand out.
All craft traits
- Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative6Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative4Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Slow Burn9Gradual build with payoff.
- Philosophical8Ideas about life and existence.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
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Tell me how you loved me, so I know how to love
Together, a filmmaker and her characters venture into a personal research project about intimacy. On the fluid border between reality and fiction, Touch Me Not follows the emotional journeys of Laura, Tómas and Christian, offering a deeply empathic insight into their lives. Craving for intimacy yet also deeply afraid of it, they work to overcome old patterns, defense mechanisms and taboos, to cut the cord and finally be free. Touch Me Not looks at how we can find intimacy in the most unexpected ways, at how to love another without losing ourselves.
Experimental DocumentaryIntimacy & ConnectionPsychological ExplorationReality and FictionVulnerability & FearEmotional JourneysCharacter-DrivenContemporary IssuesPersonal Research
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Is Touch Me Not worth watching?
48
MediocreGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Touch Me Not rated?
NuditySexual content
Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.
How long is Touch Me Not?
2 h 5 min
Touch Me Not runs 2 h 5 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Touch Me Not?
Critics62
Audiences46
Not quite. Critics rate Touch Me Not higher (62) than audiences (46). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Touch Me Not in?
RomanianEnglish
It was made in Romanian, with some English. Produced in Bulgaria, Czechia, France, Germany, Romania.
In how many countries can I watch Touch Me Not?
21
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