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The Red and the Black

1985·Movie
2h 9min
66
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, a real life story, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

This film is the true story of the creation of Labin Republic in 1921. When Italy annexed Istria, Labin area that is very rich in coal became strategically important for the new government. Domestic Croatian and Slovene population were disappointed by the method of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia of selling foreigners. Accumulated social problems and the growing terror of Italians lead to great miners' strike, led by favorite union leader Ivan Pipan. The strikers will be join young miner Ive Blazina, who as commander of the Red Guard workers struggles for the mining republic and the love of beautiful Mary Brezac. The sudden intervention of the Italian army destroys their dreams, and resigned Pipan surrenders. But not everyone agrees with his behavior.
Historical Drama1920s IstriaMiners' StrikeSocial CommentaryPolitical IntrigueClass StruggleBiographical ElementsWarfareCroatian Cinema

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Is The Red and the Black worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Red and the Black rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Red and the Black?

2 h 9 min

The Red and the Black runs 2 h 9 min.

Is The Red and the Black based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Red and the Black in?

Serbian (Latin)Italian

It was made in Serbian (Latin), with some Italian. Produced in Serbia.