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Parallel Lives

2021Movie2 h 19 min

Documentary
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

Born June 8, 1964, Frank Matter films four "twins", born the same day as him, but in other latitudes. Interweaving their life stories with rich archival material, the filmmaker links these Parallel Lives with elements from his own biography, to compose a fascinating fresco where intimate trajectories are part of the advent of the global village.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Comfort watch
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Directed by
Frank Matter
Written by
Frank Matter
Produced by
Frank Matter, Peter Guyer, Madeleine Corbat
Music by
Christian Brantschen

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Facts

April 21, 2021 · 2 h 19 min · Documentary

Released
April 21, 2021
Runtime
2 h 19 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese, German, Xhosa
Made in
Switzerland
Available in
1 country

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Questions about Parallel Lives

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Where can I stream Parallel Lives?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Parallel Lives worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Parallel Lives okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Parallel Lives plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.