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Big John

2008 · 86 min

An intimate, quietly heavy look at family bonds and competitive drive, watched like a patient study of two proud men.

Directed by
Håvard Bustnes
Genres
Documentary
Overview
A documentary about the father-and-son boxers, John and Ole Klemetsen.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Family, ambition, obsession, identity
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Håvard Bustnes
Genres
Documentary
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 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 none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism10
    Romance1
    Tension5
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight7

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Håvard Bustnes
    Written by
    Bjørn-Erik Hanssen, Håvard Bustnes
    Starring
    John Klemetsen, Ole Klemetsen
    Cinematography
    Nils Petter Midtun, Paal Steadi Aleksander
    Runtime
    86 min
    Country
    Norway
    Languages
    Norwegian

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