Pina

Name: Pina
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011-02-24
Duration: 1 h 46 min
Cast: Regina Advento, Malou Airaudo, Ruth Amarante, Pina Bausch, Jorge Puerta

2011·Movie

·1h 46min·PG·

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Pina fingerprint

Stunning style, no humor.

Energy

Epic

Spectacle9
Fast Pace4
Adrenaline3

Heart

Awe-inspiring and cathartic

Wonder9
Catharsis8
Pathos7

Humor

Serious throughout

Wit & Wordplay1
Physical Comedy1
Situational Comedy0

World

A real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

World Immersion8
Rewatchability8
Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

Direction9
Acting7
Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

Cinematography9
Music Composition9
Visual Stylization9

Energy

Medium

Epic

Pina is epic.

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All energy traits

Spectacle9Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Tension2Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
Violence0Physical conflict and intensity.

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Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

Medium

Awe-inspiring and cathartic

Emotionally, it's awe-inspiring, cathartic, and moving.

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All heart traits

Wonder9Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Catharsis8Emotional release and payoff.
Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.

Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome4Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.

Related traits

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

None

Serious throughout

Expect almost no humor.

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All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay1Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.

World

Medium

A real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

Its world is built around a real life story. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch.

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All world traits

World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Rewatchability8Invites repeat viewing.
Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.

Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Dialogue Centrality2Stories driven by conversation.

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Biographical8Lives of notable figures.
Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.

Showbiz5Entertainment industry and performance.

Craft

Low

Standout direction

The direction stand out.

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All craft traits

Direction9Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Non-linear Narrative6Time-shifts and structure play.
Narrative Structure4Story architecture and form.

Intrigue4Curiosity and investigative pull.
Dialogue Quality3Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Complexity3Layered plots and ideas.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.

Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.

Style

Very high

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

Look and sound: the cinematography, score, and visual style stand out.

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All style traits

Cinematography9Visual composition and camera work.
Music Composition9Score and musical identity.
Visual Stylization9Distinctive aesthetic signature.

Music Centrality9Songs central to storytelling.
Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.

Related traits

Spectacle9Scale and set-piece grandeur.

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About

Dance, dance, otherwise we are lost.

Pina is a feature-length dance film in 3D with the ensemble of the Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, featuring the unique and inspiring art of the great German choreographer, who died in the summer of 2009.

Dance PerformanceArtistic TributeVisually StunningEmotional ChoreographyCinematic SpectacleGerman CultureModern DanceBiographical ArtistryImmersive Experience

Actors

Regina Advento

Self

Malou Airaudo

Self

Ruth Amarante

Self

Pina Bausch

Self (archive footage)

Jorge Puerta

Self

Mechthild Großmann

Self

Rainer Behr

Self

Andrey Berezin

Self

Josephine Ann Endicott

Self

Helena Pikon

Self

Barbara Kaufmann

Self

Crew

Directed by:

Wim Wenders

Written by:

Wim Wenders

Produced by:

Wim Wenders, Jeremy Thomas, Gian-Piero Ringel

Composed by:

Thom

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Pina

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pina legally?

Pina is included with a subscription to Philo and MUBI in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Pina worth watching?

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pina rated?

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Pina?

1 h 46 min

Pina runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Pina based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Pina?

Critics98

Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Pina higher (98) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Pina a box office hit?

Budget$4 million

Box office$15 million

Yes. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is Pina in?

GermanFrenchGeorgianCroatianEnglishSpanishItalianKoreanPortugueseRussian

It was made in German, with some French, Georgian, Croatian, English, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian. Produced in France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States.