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The Accordionist's Son

2019·Movie
1h 35min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

David Imaz had to flee from the Basque Country in the mid-seventies, repudiated by his people, accused of betrayal. Despite having found happiness in California, his past still weighs him down and the feeling of guilt prevents him from being able to settle down and peacefully enjoy the last days of his life. Joseba Altuna, his childhood friend, comes to say goodbye and to settle the score while he's at it. It's been a long time since they saw one another, but the time has come to face the truth.
Basque Historical DramaReconciliation of Old FriendsGuilt and RedemptionIntimate Character StudyPost-Francoist TraumaQuiet Emotional IntensityDiaspora IdentityFinal FarewellDialogue-Driven Narrative

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Is The Accordionist's Son worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Accordionist's Son rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Accordionist's Son?

1 h 35 min

The Accordionist's Son runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is The Accordionist's Son in?

BasqueSpanishEnglish

It was made in Basque, with some Spanish, English. Produced in Spain.