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The Saragossa Manuscript

1966Movie3 h 3 min

Mystery
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes94%90%

A gripping, wondrous fantasy movie about history and fantasy, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

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Story

During the Napoleonic wars, a Spanish officer and an opposing officer find a book written by the former's grandfather.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Fantasy
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Intricate Storytelling
  • Philosophical Adventure
  • Napoleonic Wars
  • Mysterious Manuscript
  • Surreal Encounters
  • World Within a World

Cast

24 of 60

Crew

Directed by
Wojciech Has
Written by
Tadeusz Kwiatkowski, Jan Potocki
Produced by
Barbara Pec-Ślesicka, Wanda Wojnar-Iliew, Wlodzimierz Kaczmarski
Music by
Krzysztof Penderecki

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Facts

February 27, 1966 · 3 h 3 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released
February 27, 1966
Runtime
3 h 3 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
Original language
Polish
Made in
Poland
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

The Matchmaker, Back from the Dead, Sexy Discretion Shot +9

  • The Matchmaker
  • Back from the Dead
  • Sexy Discretion Shot
  • Forgotten Framing Device
  • Closed Circle
  • Enter Stage Window
  • Nested Story
  • Separate Scene Storytelling
  • Framing Device
  • Tap on the Head
  • Blood from the Mouth
  • Duel to the Death

12 of 36 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Saragossa Manuscript?"

Questions about The Saragossa Manuscript

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Where can I stream The Saragossa Manuscript?

Klassiki

In the United States, The Saragossa Manuscript streams on Klassiki. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Saragossa Manuscript worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (84).

Can I half-watch The Saragossa Manuscript?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Will The Saragossa Manuscript make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Is The Saragossa Manuscript in English?

Polish

No, it was made in Polish.

What tropes does The Saragossa Manuscript use?

The MatchmakerBack from the DeadSexy Discretion ShotForgotten Framing DeviceClosed CircleEnter Stage WindowNested StorySeparate Scene StorytellingFraming DeviceTap on the HeadBlood from the MouthDuel to the Deathand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including The Matchmaker, Back from the Dead, and Sexy Discretion Shot.