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Earth: Muted

2021Movie1 h 10 min

DocumentaryDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A moving, slow-burning documentary movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Three farming families in Hanyuan, China, strive to give their children a good life in the midst of an ecological crisis, as widespread use of pesticides leads to a dramatic decline in bees and other pollinating insects in the valley.

Feels like

  • Documentary Drama Hybrid
  • Ecological Crisis
  • Rural China
  • Pollinator Decline
  • Human-Nature Interdependence
  • Visually Stunning
  • Educational & Urgent
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Societal Critique
  • Intimate Storytelling

Crew

Directed by
Oscar Hedin, Åsa Ekman, Mikael Kristersson

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Facts

September 20, 2021 · 1 h 10 min · Documentary, Drama, TV Movie

Released
September 20, 2021
Runtime
1 h 10 min
Genres
Documentary, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Sweden

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Earth: Muted worth watching?"

Questions about Earth: Muted

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Earth: Muted worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Earth: Muted okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Earth: Muted plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Earth: Muted in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.