Sachs' Disease

1999·Movie
1h 43min
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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Sachs' Disease fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Dr. Bruno Sachs, the only medical practitioner in a small French town, seems on the surface to be compassionate and dedicated. However, in private he is not happy in his work and does not like most of his patients. Here he meets Pauline Kasser, a young woman, and they are attracted to each other...
Psychological Character StudyExistential DramaSlow-Burn RomanceMelancholic ToneContemporary French CinemaHuman ConditionInternal ConflictMedical ProfessionalCynical Realism

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Sachs' Disease worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Sachs' Disease?

1 h 43 min

Sachs' Disease runs 1 h 43 min.

What language is Sachs' Disease in?

French

It was made in French.

In how many countries can I watch Sachs' Disease?

2ESFR

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