Movie

The Black Tulip

1937 · 57 min

A quiet, old-fashioned historical drama that unfolds slowly, blending a gentle obsession with tulips and a backdrop of political unease.

Overview: In the Dutch Republic in 1672, a wealthy man named Cornelius Van Baerle devotes his life to growing tulips, unaware of his family's close involvement with political intrigue.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, politics, family, betrayal
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
politics
family
betrayal
justice
Places: countryside
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none