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The Man Who Lost His Face

2011·Movie
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and uplifting

  • Pathos9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

51-year-old Jose Mestre from Lisbon, Portugal has endured a massive tumor on his face for the past 35 years. After it has grown up to 15 pounds, a generous benefactor pays for the 13 hour surgery to remove it.
Medical DocumentaryHuman InterestLife-Changing SurgeryResilience & HopeRare ConditionEmotional JourneyPersonal TriumphSurgical DramaInspiring Story

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Is The Man Who Lost His Face worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Man Who Lost His Face rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

Is The Man Who Lost His Face based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Man Who Lost His Face in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in United States.