Movie

The Diversion

1989 · 95 min

A slow-burning, somber mystery that immerses you in a veteran's quiet struggle for truth.

Overview: After fulfilling his duty in Afghan War, Zaur returns to his home Baku. He is trying to clarify the truth when he heard that his father was arrested.
How it feels: Tense, bleak and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, isolation, power, guilt
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
isolation
power
guilt
trauma
Places: small town
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild