Movie

Caino

1918 · 106 min

A slow, earnest silent melodrama of romantic betrayal, with a melancholic weight that lingers.

Overview: The singer Cécile Hervey celebrates great achievements, while her sister Elda lives quietly with her aunt Claire on land. Elda is engaged to neighbor Bruno Leveson, but is irresistibly attracted by his brother Raoul, which she will marry. Raoul cheats on her, even before the marriage, with her sister Cecile.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, romantic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, love, family, identity
Content: Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
love
family
identity
guilt
Places: countryside
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex mild