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Beyond Good and Evil

1977·Movie
2h 7min
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History, a real life story, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Editing5

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About

The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and his Jewish companion Paul Ree meet a beautiful young Russian intellectual and draw her into a ménage-à-trois.
Philosophical DramaBiographical FictionHistorical European CinemaErotic & ProvocativeCharacter StudyIntellectual ExplorationDialogue-DrivenPsychological IntriguePeriod Piece

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Beyond Good and Evil worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beyond Good and Evil rated?

NuditySexual content

Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Beyond Good and Evil?

2 h 7 min

Beyond Good and Evil runs 2 h 7 min.

Is Beyond Good and Evil based on a true story?

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

What language is Beyond Good and Evil in?

ItalianEnglishWalloon

It was made in Italian, with some English, Walloon. Produced in France, Germany, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Beyond Good and Evil?

3ESFRIT

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