Closely Watched Trains
A wry, tender coming-of-age tale set against the quiet absurdities of wartime occupation, blending gentle comedy with sudden tragedy.
- About
- 1966 Czechoslovak film directed by Jiří Menzel
- Class
- Movie
- Year
- 1966
- Runtime
- 92 min
A wry, tender coming-of-age tale set against the quiet absurdities of wartime occupation, blending gentle comedy with sudden tragedy.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3 | |
| Horror | 1 | |
| Humour | 7 | |
| Realism | 7 | |
| Romance | 5 | |
| Tension | 4 | |
| Darkness | 5 | |
| Complexity | 5 | |
| Emotional weight | 6 |
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