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Saimir

2005Movie1 h 28 min

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–38%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–38%

Summary

Albanian teenager, Saimir, emigrates to Italy to start a new life with his father. His father tries to make a living transporting illegal immigrants. When this fails to make his father any money, he is drawn into an insidious prostitution ring. Saimir helps his father, but a love interest makes him question his life and future.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Directed by
Francesco Munzi

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Facts

April 29, 2005 · 1 h 28 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 29, 2005
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
Albanian
Made in
Italy
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Saimir?"

Questions about Saimir

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Saimir?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Saimir worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.5).

Will I feel good after watching Saimir?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Saimir plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Saimir in English?

ItalianAlbanian

No, it was made in Italian, with some Albanian.