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The Death & Life of John F. Donovan

2019 · 123 min

A mournful, gossip-soaked patchwork of letters and memories that asks patience and leaves a lingering ache.

Directed by
Xavier Dolan
Genres
Drama
Overview
A decade after the death of an American TV star, a young actor reminisces about the written correspondence he once shared with the former, as well as the impact those letters had on both their lives.

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Directed by
Xavier Dolan
Genres
Drama
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    slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
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    None
    Places
    • big city
    • home
    • school
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • nonlinear
    • ensemble
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language strong
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Action1
    Horror1
    Humour4
    Realism7
    Romance3
    Tension4
    Darkness6
    Complexity7
    Emotional weight8

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