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The Idiot

A slow-burning, tense study of power and isolation in a remote setting, with an unsettling atmosphere.

Overview
In a remote Mexican mountain community, a self-proclaimed political and spiritual leader wields authority over his followers. His dominance is tested with the unexpected return of a man from prison, threatening the fragile power dynamics he has carefully constructed.
How it feels
Tense, eerie and bleak. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About
Power, isolation, betrayal, faith
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour1
Realism7
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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Details

Directed by
Axel Cuevas de Chaunac
Country
Mexico
Languages
Spanish

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