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Diary for My Children

1984·Movie
1h 46min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, the mind, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

After having lost her parents, young Juli returns from the Soviet Union to her native Budapest. Scarred by the wounds of the past, the ghost of Stalin’s oppression haunts her as she reunites with her aunt and adoptive mother Magda.
Hungarian CinemaHistorical DramaPsychological DramaStalinist EraFamily SecretsOppressionBudapestComing-of-Age

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Is Diary for My Children worth watching?

80
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Diary for My Children?

1 h 46 min

Diary for My Children runs 1 h 46 min.

What language is Diary for My Children in?

Hungarian

It was made in Hungarian. Produced in Hungary.

In how many countries can I watch Diary for My Children?

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