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Footfalls
2000·Movie
·27min·
Footfalls fingerprint
Funny, immersive world, emotionally cool.
Energy
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
- Tension8
- Scare3
- Adrenaline1
Heart
Profoundly sad and moving
- Melancholy9
- Pathos7
- Catharsis5
Humor
Plenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit
- Absurdist Humor9
- Wit & Wordplay8
- Dark Humor7
World
The mind
Holds up on a rewatch.
- Dialogue Centrality10
- Ambiguity10
- Novelty9
Craft
Standout dialogue, direction, and performances
- Dialogue Quality10
- Direction9
- Acting9
Style
Standout cinematography
- Cinematography8
- Editing7
- Visual Stylization7
Energy
MediumTense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Footfalls is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
All energy traits
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
- Adrenaline1High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace1Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle1Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence0Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Slow Burn9Gradual build with payoff.
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Uncanny6Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
All heart traits
- Melancholy9Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Hopefulness1Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome0Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics0Relationships and generational ties.
Related traits
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical8Ideas about life and existence.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
HighPlenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit
Expect plenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor9Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay8Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor7Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Eccentricity9Oddball tone and quirks.
World
HighThe mind
Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around the mind. It holds up on a rewatch. It leaves some questions open.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality10Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity10Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty9Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability8Invites repeat viewing.
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Related traits
- Psychological9Inner worlds and mind games.
- Surrealism8Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Mystery6Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Social Commentary5Perspectives on society and norms.
Craft
HighStandout dialogue, direction, and performances
The dialogue, direction, and performances stand out.
All craft traits
- Dialogue Quality10Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Direction9Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting9Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty9Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn9Gradual build with payoff.
- Philosophical8Ideas about life and existence.
Style
HighStandout cinematography
Look and sound: the cinematography stand out.
All style traits
- Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality2Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality10Stories driven by conversation.
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Will you never have done revolving it all
May, wrapped in tatters, paces back and forth engaging in conversation with the disembodied voice of her mother. In the second scene, May's voice becomes subsumed into her mother's. She paces ever more slowly as the play progresses, and the light dims so that by the fourth and final scene there is no trace of her
Existential AbsurdismTheater of the CruelCerebral DialoguePsychological HorrorMinimalist StagingUnresolved MysteryDark Intellectual ComedyStagnant TimeAlienationBeckettian Pessimism
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Is Footfalls worth watching?
60
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Footfalls rated?
Disturbing imagerySuicide themes
Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.
How long is Footfalls?
0 h 27 min
Footfalls runs 0 h 27 min.
What language is Footfalls in?
English
It was made in English.