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Quo Vadis, Aida?

2021·Movie
1h 44min

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Quo Vadis, Aida? fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Bosnia, July 1995. Aida is a translator for the UN in the small town of Srebrenica. When the Serbian army takes over the town, her family is among the thousands of citizens looking for shelter in the UN camp. As an insider to the negotiations Aida has access to crucial information that she needs to interpret. What is at the horizon for her family and people – rescue or death? Which move should she take?
Bosnian WarSrebrenica MassacreUN PeacekeepersHistorical DramaPolitical ThrillerWar CrimesMoral DilemmaSocial CommentaryIntense & Gripping

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Where can I stream Quo Vadis, Aida? legally?

Quo Vadis, Aida? is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Klassiki, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Quo Vadis, Aida? worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 97). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Quo Vadis, Aida? rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Quo Vadis, Aida??

1 h 44 min

Quo Vadis, Aida? runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Quo Vadis, Aida??

Critics99
Audiences85

Not quite. Critics rate Quo Vadis, Aida? higher (99) than audiences (85). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Quo Vadis, Aida? a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$813,253

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $813,253 worldwide, 17% of its budget.

What language is Quo Vadis, Aida? in?

SerbianEnglishBosnianDutchSerbian (Latin)

It was made in Serbian, with some English, Bosnian, Dutch, Serbian (Latin). Produced in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Türkiye, Croatia, Sweden, Montenegro, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Quo Vadis, Aida??

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Quo Vadis, Aida? in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Quo Vadis, Aida? use?

Handshake RefusalFlashbackHate SinkQuestioning Title?Childhood FriendsBlatant LiesEverybody SmokesPunch-Clock HeroFaux Affably EvilHiding Behind the Language BarrierGo-Karting with BowserWould Hurt a Childand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Quo Vadis, Aida?, including Handshake Refusal, Flashback, Hate Sink.