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Happy Lamento
2018·Movie
·1h 33min·
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High energy, funny, light on feelings.
Energy
Fast-paced and violent
Fast from start to finish.
- Fast Pace8
- Violence7
- Tension6
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Nostalgia6
- Wonder6
- Catharsis5
Humor
Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor
- Dark Humor9
- Absurdist Humor8
- Satire & Parody7
World
Society, class and money, and politics
- Novelty8
- Ambiguity7
- World Immersion6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
- Complexity9
- Non-linear Narrative9
- Direction7
Style
Standout editing
- Editing8
- Visual Stylization7
- Sound Centrality7
Energy
HighFast-paced and violent
Fast from start to finish.
Happy Lamento is fast-paced and violent.
All energy traits
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Nostalgia6Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
- Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
HighPlenty of dark humor and absurdist humor
Expect plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor9Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Absurdist Humor8Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody7Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Related traits
- Eccentricity9Oddball tone and quirks.
- Pastiche9Playful imitation of styles.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
World
MediumSociety, class and money, and politics
Its world is built around society, class and money, and politics. It leaves some questions open.
All world traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity7Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
Related traits
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Class & Capitalism9Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Surrealism9Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Politics8Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Historical6Period settings and real events.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
All craft traits
- Complexity9Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative9Time-shifts and structure play.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Meta Narrative7Stories about storytelling.
- Acting6Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Narrative Structure5Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Related traits
- Homage & Reference9Allusions to other works.
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
All style traits
- Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Pastiche9Playful imitation of styles.
- Psychedelic7Mind-bending, trippy visuals.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
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About
On the one hand, the beyond-Tropicália surreal, wild, ecstatic universe of Khavn de la Cruz, the Philippines’ internationally most venerated underground filmmaker. On the other, the Frankfurt School dialectics of Alexander Kluge, self-proclaimed arrière-guard eternal of 1960s modernist moviedom, Gandalf of all essay cinema. For Happy Lamento, Kluge mixed some of his weirder TV skits on electricity, the circus, revolution and early cinema (featuring Fassbinder-regular Peter Berling, theatre genius Heiner Müller, and DaDaism’s last man standing, Helge Schneider, among others) with some of the more outrageous scenes from Khavn’s 2016 Ang Napakaigsing Buhay Ng Alipato. Some 2017 G20 shots of Merkel and Trump et al inject the already heady brew with current affairs urgency.
Experimental FilmAvant-GardeCollage FilmPolitical SatireSurreal HumorPhilippine CinemaGerman CinemaG20 CommentaryMixed MediaPastiche
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Is Happy Lamento worth watching?
60
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Happy Lamento rated?
ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
How long is Happy Lamento?
1 h 33 min
Happy Lamento runs 1 h 33 min.
What language is Happy Lamento in?
German
It was made in German. Produced in Germany.