Movie

Burning Heart

1995 · 129 min

A sweeping, thoughtful biopic that moves through decades of political upheaval with a somber, reflective tone.

Overview: Follows the life of the famous German politician, writer, and communist activist, Gustav Regler, from his birth in 1898, in the Saar, through the two World Wars and his many travels, until his death in 1963 in India.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Politics, war, identity, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: politics
war
identity
betrayal
faith
Places: countryside
big city
road trip
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild