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The Modern World: Ten Great Writers

1988·Show
11Episodes in1Season
IMDb8.5
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The Modern World: Ten Great Writers fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Dark Humor1

World

A real life story, history, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, storytelling, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

This documentary series uses drama and commentary to shed light on the lives and works of Joseph Conrad, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, T. S. Eliot, Henrik Ibsen, James Joyce, Franz Kafka, Thomas Mann, Luigi Pirandello, Marcel Proust and Virginia Woolf.
Literary DocumentaryBiographical StudyIntellectual ExplorationCultural HistoryEuropean LiteraturePhilosophical ThemesHistorical ContextEducational SeriesMasterpiece AnalysisDramatic Interpretations

Crew

Directed by:
David Thomas, Nigel Wattis, David Hinton
Written by:
David Hinton

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Modern World: Ten Great Writers worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Modern World: Ten Great Writers have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 11 episodes.

Is The Modern World: Ten Great Writers based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did The Modern World: Ten Great Writers air?

It ran from 1988 to 1988 and has ended.

What language is The Modern World: Ten Great Writers in?

English

It was made in English.