José

Name: José
Genre: Drama
Released: 2020-01-31
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Cast: Enrique Salanic, Manolo Herrera, Ana Cecilia Mota

2020·Movie

·1h 25min·

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Tension5
Fast Pace4
Violence4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Pathos8
Melancholy7
Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay4
Cringe Humor3
Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

Dialogue Centrality8
World Immersion7
Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Acting8
Character Depth8
Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Editing7
Music Composition6

Energy

Low

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

José 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 Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.

Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare1Frightening moments and scares.

Related traits

Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.

Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.

Heart

Medium

Moving and melancholic

Emotionally, it's moving, melancholic, and cathartic.

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All heart traits

Pathos8Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
Romance6Love stories and emotional connections.
Coming of Age6Personal growth and self-discovery.

Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Family Dynamics5Relationships and generational ties.
Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

Related traits

Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.

Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.

Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life and the mind

Its world is built around everyday modern life and the mind.

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All world traits

Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.

Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.

Craft

High

Standout performances and characters

The performances and characters stand out.

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All craft traits

Acting8Performance craft and presence.
Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
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 Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.

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About

A simple story about love

José lives with his mother in Guatemala: a tough life in one of the world's most dangerous, religious, and impoverished countries. José is her youngest and favorite child, and her life is going to church and selling sandwiches. He spends his days on crowded buses and in the streets delivering food. Resigned and aloof, in free moments he plays with his phone and looks for random sex. When he meets Luis, José is thrust into a dimension of passion and pain and self-reflection that was previously unimaginable.

Guatemalan DramaLGBTQ+ FilmComing-of-AgeSocial RealismCharacter StudyEmotionalIntimateThought-ProvokingSlow-Burn

Actors

Enrique Salanic

José

Manolo Herrera

Luis

Crew

Directed by:

Li Cheng

Written by:

Li Cheng, George F. Roberson

Produced by:

Li Cheng, George F. Roberson

Composed by:

Jacob Jiménez, Omar Juárez, Miguel Ángel Beltrán Arauz

Sequels and Prequels

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