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The Dark Side of the Heart

1992·Movie
2h 7min·R
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Cathartic and romantic

  • Catharsis8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life, faith and meaning, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, direction, and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

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About

Oliveiro is a young poet living in Buenos Aires where sometimes he has to sell his ideas to an advertising agency to make a living or exchange his poems for a steak. In Montevideo, he meets a prostitute, Ana, with whom he falls in love. Back in Buenos Aires, he accepts a contract with a publicity agency to get the money for three days of love with her. Will he get what he's searching for when his ideal of love's pleasure is literally going in levitation while making love?
Argentine PoetryExistential RomanceDark HumorPhilosophical DialogueLove and DeathBohemian LifestyleSouth American CinemaSurreal Encounters

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Is The Dark Side of the Heart worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dark Side of the Heart rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is The Dark Side of the Heart?

2 h 7 min

The Dark Side of the Heart runs 2 h 7 min.

What language is The Dark Side of the Heart in?

SpanishGerman

It was made in Spanish, with some German. Produced in Argentina, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Dark Side of the Heart?

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