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1870

1972 · 116 min

A somber, earnest historical drama that moves at a deliberate pace, weighed down by political conviction and quiet suffering.

Overview: Rome, 1870. Opponents of the church power are being sent to prison. Some of the exhausted prisoners are asking for the mercy of Pope. Others, like Augusto Parenti, prefer to fight for their rights until the end. His wife, Teresa is a simple woman, who gets involved with the rebels.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Rebellion, power, justice, faith
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: rebellion
power
justice
faith
family
Places: big city
prison
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild