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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

2021 · 111 min

A whimsical yet melancholic biopic that charms with eccentric energy while quietly breaking your heart.

Overview: The extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain, whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic pictures helped to transform the public's perception of cats forever.
How it feels: Whimsical, melancholic, warm and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Art, identity, love, grief
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 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: art
identity
love
grief
madness
Places: big city
single country house
hospital
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: true story
nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild