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A Film Unfinished

2010·Movie
1h 29min·R
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic887.2Rotten Tomatoes98%86%
IMDb7.4Metacritic887.2Rotten Tomatoes98%86%

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High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Scare6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

History, politics, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Meta Narrative9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing9
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Yael Hersonski's powerful documentary achieves a remarkable feat through its penetrating look at another film-the now-infamous Nazi-produced film about the Warsaw Ghetto. Discovered after the war, the unfinished work, with no soundtrack, quickly became a resource for historians seeking an authentic record, despite its elaborate propagandistic construction. The later discovery of a long-missing reel complicated earlier readings, showing the manipulations of camera crews in these "everyday" scenes. Well-heeled Jews attending elegant dinners and theatricals (while callously stepping over the dead bodies of compatriots) now appeared as unwilling, but complicit, actors, alternately fearful and in denial of their looming fate.
Meta-DocumentaryHolocaust HistoryPropaganda AnalysisUnsettling Archival FootageMoral AmbiguityCinematic ForensicsTragic RealityIntellectual RigorHaunting Silence

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Directed by:
Yael Hersonski

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Film Unfinished legally?

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A Film Unfinished is included with a subscription to OVID and Chai Flicks in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. 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 A Film Unfinished worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Film Unfinished rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is A Film Unfinished?

1 h 29 min

A Film Unfinished runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Film Unfinished?

Critics93
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate A Film Unfinished higher (93) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Film Unfinished in?

HebrewYiddishGermanPolishEnglish

It was made in Hebrew, with some Yiddish, German, Polish, English. Produced in Germany, Israel.

In how many countries can I watch A Film Unfinished?

8AUBECACHFRLUNZUS

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