Movie

The Conviction

1991 · 92 min

A claustrophobic, talky drama that turns a night in a museum into a tense courtroom battle over consent and power.

Overview: A girl and her art professor get trapped inside a castle-museum after it closes at night. After a little resistance she agrees to have sex with him, but then she sues the professor for rape. The professor will have to prove his innocence.
How it feels: Tense, dark, satirical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Conspiracy, power, gender, justice
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: conspiracy
power
gender
justice
betrayal
Places: single country house
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong