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L'Abolition

2009·Movie
3h 0min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and hopeful

  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, politics, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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The story of Robert Badinter who was the major architect of the abolition of the death penalty in France .
Biographical DramaAbolition of Death PenaltyFrench HistoryPolitical DramaLegal SystemSocial JusticeThought-ProvokingCharacter Study

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Is L'Abolition worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is L'Abolition?

3 h 0 min

L'Abolition runs 3 h 0 min.

Is L'Abolition based on a true story?

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

What language is L'Abolition in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Belgium.