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The Banquet

1948·Movie
1h 46min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

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About

As his 60th birthday approaches, Jacob grows concerned that none of his sons is capable of running his company.
Swedish CinemaPost-War DramaFamily BusinessGenerational ConflictPatriarchal FigureCharacter StudyDomestic StrifeSlow-Burn NarrativeExistential Concerns

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Is The Banquet worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Banquet?

1 h 46 min

The Banquet runs 1 h 46 min.

What language is The Banquet in?

Swedish

It was made in Swedish. Produced in Sweden.