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In Paradisum

1993·Movie
56min
73
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A , documentary: , but never scary, .

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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In Paradisum relates two disturbing stories simultaneously. The female narrator tells her personal tale of imprisonment as the wife of the notorious Estonian serial killer, Andreas Hanni. Although her story is bizarre, it touches familiar themes that run throughout modern life: the desire to be loved and the fear of being alone. Pille Hanni's tale unfolds over cinema vérité images of life in several Estonian prisons. At times the images reflect in a literary way the events of the narration, yet they are representations and impressions, rather than traditional documentary style footage of the people involved. This opens the story to a more general interpretation, often with unsettling results. The parallel contents reveal, at two levels of story and social organisation, how the bizarre and inhuman can be tolerable and even addictive in the face of our fears.
Cinema Vérité DocumentaryPsychological True CrimeEstonian Post-Soviet ContextNarrative of CaptivityUnsettling RealismPhilosophical Exploration of LoveBleak AtmosphereNon-Linear StorytellingSocietal CritiqueIntimate & Claustrophobic

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Is In Paradisum worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In Paradisum rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is In Paradisum?

0 h 56 min

In Paradisum runs 0 h 56 min.

Will In Paradisum make me laugh?

Serious

No. It plays it straight.

Is In Paradisum plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch In Paradisum?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention.

Is In Paradisum good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will In Paradisum scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Barely. The scares are mild.

Will I feel good after watching In Paradisum?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

Is In Paradisum based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is In Paradisum in?

Estonian

It was made in Estonian. Produced in Estonia.