Movie

Short Circuit

1981 · 95 min

A somber, grounded French drama about a broken man drifting toward crime, watched with quiet tension and sympathy.

Overview: Gérald, former champion of motorcycle competitions, after an accident that causes him to lose the use of his right becomes a trainer for young riders. But because he can not make enough money, he takes part in a burglary.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Survival, crime, identity, ambition
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 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: survival
crime
identity
ambition
redemption
Places: countryside
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild