Intermission

2022Movie20 min

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Summary

Set in socially conservative Nigeria, against the backdrop of a 2014 law that criminalises same-sex relationships, Intermission is the story of one young man's quest to do right by society while seeking no more than the space to love who he loves.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Written by
Remi Okunlola

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Facts

October 15, 2022 · 20 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
October 15, 2022
Runtime
20 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Budget
$35,000

Tropes

Something Only They Would Say, Establishing Character Moment, Girls With Mustaches +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Intermission good for date night?"

Questions about Intermission

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Intermission good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Intermission plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Intermission use?

Something Only They Would SayEstablishing Character MomentGirls With MustachesThe DocumentaryBait-and-SwitchVerbal TicBrick JokeGood Old FisticuffsAttention WhoreWrong Genre SavvyCowboy CopEpic Failand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Something Only They Would Say, Establishing Character Moment, and Girls With Mustaches.