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The Wall

2009·Movie
39min
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Short movie by Dren Zherka and Zogi

An adaptation of the J.P. Sartre story "Le Mur". What goes on in his mind and what happens outside when he has left only few more hours left to live. The existential dilemmas of a prisoner condemned to death from a repressive regime for his participation in a resistance movement and his friendship with the leader of this resistance. When all seems lost and he has already given up the most unlikely coincidence changes the course of events and his life.
Existential DramaPolitical ResistancePsychological ExplorationBleak AtmospherePrisoner's DilemmaPhilosophical ThemesRepressive RegimeCharacter-Driven Narrative

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Is The Wall worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 76%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Wall?

0 h 39 min

The Wall runs 0 h 39 min.

Will The Wall make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare.

Is The Wall plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and pathos more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Wall?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention.

Is The Wall good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will The Wall scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No. It's tense rather than scary.

Will I feel good after watching The Wall?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

Is The Wall based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wall?

Critics76
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see The Wall much the same way.

What language is The Wall in?

Albanian

It was made in Albanian. Produced in Albania, Germany.

What tropes does The Wall use?

Visual PunHere We Go Again!Heel RealizationRearrange the SongDisney Acid SequencePutting on the ReichDark RepriseKids RockSmash CutArson, Murder, and JaywalkingBath SuicideStuka Screamand 243 more

TV Tropes lists 255 storytelling tropes for The Wall, including Visual Pun, Here We Go Again!, Heel Realization.