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What Is To Be Done?
2010·Movie
·2h 32min·
What Is To Be Done? fingerprint
Striking style, calm.
Energy
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
- Violence3
- Tension2
- Spectacle2
Heart
Moving and hopeful
Much of it is about family.
- Family Dynamics9
- Pathos8
- Hopefulness8
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Situational Comedy2
- Absurdist Humor2
World
Everyday modern life, family, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion9
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Novelty7
Craft
Standout direction and characters
- Direction8
- Character Depth8
- Dialogue Quality7
Style
Standout cinematography and sound design
- Cinematography8
- Sound Centrality8
- Editing7
Energy
NoneCalm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
What Is To Be Done? is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
All energy traits
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Tension2Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Spectacle2Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline1High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace1Quick tempo and momentum.
- Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn9Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
MediumMoving and hopeful
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's moving, hopeful, and wholesome. Much of it is about family.
All heart traits
- Family Dynamics9Relationships and generational ties.
- Pathos8Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Related traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Spiritual6Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumEveryday modern life, family, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, family, and society. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion9Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism10Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Politics8Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Class & Capitalism8Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Spiritual6Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
- Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.
Craft
MediumStandout direction and characters
The direction and characters stand out.
All craft traits
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Acting6Performance craft and presence.
- Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
- Narrative Structure4Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue4Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Slow Burn9Gradual build with payoff.
- Educational8Informative and instructive.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
Style
HighStandout cinematography and sound design
Look and sound: the cinematography and sound design stand out.
All style traits
- Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
- Sound Centrality8Sound design as core element.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality3The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
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About
It's the end of summer in Mafrouza, a shantytown in Alexandria (Egypt). Preparing tea, preaching, messing around, making babies, dancing, singing, swimming... The camera follows the people of Mafrouza as they patiently reconstruct themselves and the world around them. They show some kind of an incredible strength of life, some kind of a crazy capacity for happiness, that enables them to grin and bear the harshness of the material conditions. This may sometimes appear to be pure miracle, but turns the neighborhood into a space of vitality and freedom. What is to be Done? is the third part of the Mafrouza film project that includes 5 installments, shot along two years in the area. Each film can be seen independently.
Observational DocumentaryAlexandrian Shantytown LifeResilience and JoySocio-Political PortraitIntimate Community StudyPoetic RealismEgyptian CinemaHumanist PerspectiveSlow CinemaEveryday Struggle
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Is What Is To Be Done? worth watching?
70
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is What Is To Be Done? rated?
Strong languageDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.
How long is What Is To Be Done??
2 h 32 min
What Is To Be Done? runs 2 h 32 min.
What language is What Is To Be Done? in?
FrenchArabic
It was made in French, with some Arabic. Produced in France.
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