Movie

The Lullaby

1924 · 70 min

A solemn, sorrowful silent melodrama that lingers on sacrifice and loss, asking quiet patience as it unfolds its tragic tale.

Tagline: "A colossal tribute to the glory of Motherhood."
Overview: Tony is sentenced to be hanged for the murder of his friend, Pietro, whom he found seducing his bride, Felipa, and she is sentenced to twenty years' imprisonment as an accessory. Born in prison, her child is taken from her at the age of three and is adopted by the judge, now governor, who sentenced the parents.
How it feels: Melancholic, bleak, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Parenthood, grief, isolation, justice
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 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: parenthood
grief
isolation
justice
betrayal
Places: prison
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild