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Séraphin: Heart of Stone

2002·Movie
1h 50min
63
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History, class and money, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

The story takes place during the colonization of the Laurentian region in Quebec towards the end of the 19th century (approx. 1885-90), near Sainte-Adèle. An unscrupulous man, Séraphin Poudrier, dominates the small community using his wealth. Mayor of the village, he will marry Donalda Laloge, after her father, unable to repay his debt, gives her to him in marriage. Donalda, a gentle and submissive woman who was promised to the handsome Alexis Labranche, rather, he will live his life according to the wishes of this petty and contemptuous miser, but will never let his situation get him down.
Quebec Historical DramaCapitalist Greed & ExploitationTragic RomanceRural Colonization LifeCharacter Study of a MiserSocial StratificationMelancholic AtmosphereClassic Literary AdaptationMoral DecayEnduring Suffering

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Is Séraphin: Heart of Stone worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Séraphin: Heart of Stone rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Séraphin: Heart of Stone?

1 h 50 min

Séraphin: Heart of Stone runs 1 h 50 min.

Is Séraphin: Heart of Stone based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Séraphin: Heart of Stone in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in Canada.

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