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The Last Days

1999 · 147 min

A stately, nostalgic historical epic that immerses you in a lost world of feuds and longing, rich in pageantry but slow to unfold.

Directed by: Andrzej Wajda
Genres: Drama, Romance, History
Starring: Bogusław Linda, Daniel Olbrychski, Grażyna Szapołowska

Overview: Romance brings two warring families together in this historical drama. As citizens fight for independence in 1810s Lithuania, Tadeusz, the son of a murderer, and Zosia, a young woman, come together for a wedding against a backdrop of changing politics, ancient traditions, and the uncertain future of a country.

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Directed by: Andrzej Wajda
Genres: Drama, Romance, History
Starring: Bogusław Linda, Daniel Olbrychski, Grażyna Szapołowska

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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
betrayal
redemption
love
freedom
Places: countryside
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	4
Horror	1
Humour	3
Realism	7
Romance	6
Tension	5
Darkness	5
Complexity	7
Emotional weight	7

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