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Late Night Talks with Mother

2003·Movie
1h 9min
69
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Scare3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Family, the mind, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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Taking a cue from Franz Kafka's "Letter to My Father," this highly personal film follows Czech director Jan Nemec as he attempts to engage in a dialogue with his deceased mother. While alive, Nemec's mother had a troubled relationship with her son; this rumination seems to be Nemec's public platform for coming to terms with unresolved familial issues. The director embellishes his film by linking personal events with 20th century history.
Personal ReflectionFamilial IssuesPsychological DramaCzech CinemaHistorical ContextMelancholyArt HouseDialogue-Driven

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Is Late Night Talks with Mother worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Late Night Talks with Mother?

1 h 9 min

Late Night Talks with Mother runs 1 h 9 min.

What language is Late Night Talks with Mother in?

Czech

It was made in Czech. Produced in Czechia.