Movie

The Arbiter

2024

A deadpan, absurdist comedy that turns a petty game into a tense, funny standoff.

Overview: Two teams of men compete in a game of their own invention. When the game begins to go awry, an arbiter steps in to help them solve their dispute.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, identity, power, friendship
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 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
identity
power
friendship
madness
Places: workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none