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The Age of the Earth

1980·Movie
2h 32min
62
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Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Wonder5

Humor

Plenty of satire and absurdist humor

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Politics, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Ambiguity9
  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Complexity10
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization10
  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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Drawing inspiration from a poem penned by Castro Alves, this film vividly captures the political, cultural, and intellectual climate of Brazil during the late 1970s. At its core, the story revolves around four distinctive embodiments of Christ's image: a black man, a soldier, an Indian, and a guerrilla fighter. These courageous individuals, hailed as the harbingers of doom in the tupiniquim lands, valiantly combat the insatiable avarice and oppressive "civilizing" brutality propagated by the formidable John Brahms—a foreign exploiter devoid of morals.
Avant-Garde CinemaPolitical AllegoryBrazilian New WavePhilosophical CritiqueVisually ExperimentalComplex NarrativeAnti-ColonialismMythological RetellingSurreal Social CommentaryPoetic & Abstract

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Is The Age of the Earth worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Age of the Earth rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Age of the Earth?

2 h 32 min

The Age of the Earth runs 2 h 32 min.

What language is The Age of the Earth in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil.

In how many countries can I watch The Age of the Earth?

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