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National Theatre Live: Three Sisters

2019·Movie
3h 10min
68
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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, society, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Love and longing in 1960s Nigeria.

Owerri, 1967, on the brink of the Biafran Civil War. Lolo, Nne Chukwu and Udo are grieving the loss of their father. Months before, two ruthless military coups plunged the country into chaos. Fuelled by foreign intervention, the conflict encroaches on their provincial village, and the sisters long to return to their former home in Lagos.
Biafran Civil WarFamily DramaSisters' BondsGrief and LossPolitical ConflictHistorical SettingCultural IdentityEmotional TurmoilStage Adaptation

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Is National Theatre Live: Three Sisters worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is National Theatre Live: Three Sisters rated?

ViolenceSuicide themes

Content advisories: violence and suicide themes.

How long is National Theatre Live: Three Sisters?

3 h 10 min

National Theatre Live: Three Sisters runs 3 h 10 min.

What language is National Theatre Live: Three Sisters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.