Movie

My Friend the Traitor

1988 · 120 min

A sombre, slow-burning French drama that weighs guilt and the difficulty of starting over after wartime shame.

Overview: After the end of World War II, a collaborationist seeks redemption.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Guilt, redemption, betrayal, justice
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: guilt
redemption
betrayal
justice
isolation
Places: single country house
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild