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The Times of the Surveyors

1968Movie1 h 37 min

65
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, melancholic drama movie about history and class and money.

Good for family movie night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Land surveyors arrive in two parishes to measure and redistribute manor land. The rivalry between both feoffees for land and woman begins.

Feels like

  • Latvian Historical Drama
  • Feudal Class Conflict
  • Rural Pastoral Beauty
  • Tragic Romance
  • Nostalgic Melancholy
  • Societal Inequality
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Cinematic Landscape
  • Family Honor & Duty
  • Cultural Heritage

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Directed by
Voldemārs Pūce

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Facts

January 1, 1968 · 1 h 37 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
January 1, 1968
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Latvian
Made in
Russia

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Times of the Surveyors worth watching?"

Questions about The Times of the Surveyors

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Is The Times of the Surveyors worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Times of the Surveyors okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Times of the Surveyors plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Times of the Surveyors good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is The Times of the Surveyors in English?

Latvian

No, it was made in Latvian.