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The Sleeping Voice

2011·Movie
1h 59min
74
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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle5
  • Violence5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Finished the Spanish Civil War in April 1939, in November 1940, while Spain is being crushed by the ruthless boot of dictator Franco, Pepita travels from rural Córdoba to Madrid to be near her sister Hortensia, who is seven months pregnant and imprisoned, haunted by the shadow of a death sentence.
Spanish Civil War DramaPost-War SufferingSisters' BondPolitical ImprisonmentTragedy and LossOppression and ResistanceMelancholic ToneStrong Female LeadsHistorical Realism

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Where can I stream The Sleeping Voice legally?

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Is The Sleeping Voice worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sleeping Voice rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Sleeping Voice?

1 h 59 min

The Sleeping Voice runs 1 h 59 min.

What language is The Sleeping Voice in?

SpanishCatalan

It was made in Spanish, with some Catalan. Produced in Germany, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Sleeping Voice?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sleeping Voice in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.