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Malina

1991·Movie
2h 5min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

An unusual story of a triangular relationship in Vienna. A woman shares an apartment with a man named Malina. The woman meets Ivan and falls under his spell. It will be her last great passion. Her feelings are so strong and all-encompassing that Ivan can neither understand nor return them.
Austrian CinemaPsychological DramaIntense Character StudyLove and ObsessionSlow-PacedDialogue-DrivenMelancholicEuropean Art FilmComplex Relationships

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Is Malina worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

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How long is Malina?

2 h 5 min

Malina runs 2 h 5 min.

What language is Malina in?

GermanFrench

It was made in German, with some French. Produced in Germany, Austria.

In how many countries can I watch Malina?

2ATCU

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