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Contention

105 min

This is a tense, dramatic look at how family bonds can shatter when the pursuit of power takes center stage.

Genres
Drama
Overview
Blood means nothing to the Salami-Bangura siblings, what they desire is power and they would gladly kill each other to get it. The opportunity presents itself upon the death of their parents, leaving the Salami-Bangura empire up for grabs. When the children come together for the first time in years to plan the funeral of their parents, betrayals and ulterior motives become order in their household.
How it feels
Tense, dark and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Power, betrayal, greed, family
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror2
Humour1
Realism6
Romance1
Tension8
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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