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Strings

2004 · 88 min

A somber, visually unique marionette fantasy that feels like a tragic myth, with emotional depth and a haunting atmosphere.

Genres
Adventure, Animation, Drama
Tagline
We are all connected.
Overview
The story of Prince Hal who sets out to avenge his dead father against the city's rivals, the Zeriths, little knowing it was his wicked uncle Nezo who is the real killer, with his own designs on the throne.
How it feels
Dark, melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Revenge, betrayal, grief, redemption
Content
Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Adventure, Animation, Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • betrayal
  • grief
  • redemption
  • war
Places
  • fantasy world
Era
timeless
Audience
teen
Form
  • animated
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror2
Humour2
Realism2
Romance3
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

Cast

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Details

Genres
adventure, animation, drama, fantasy
Directed by
Anders Rønnow Klarlund
Written by
Anders Rønnow Klarlund
Starring
James McAvoy, Derek Jacobi, Catherine McCormack, Julian Glover, Ian Hart, Claire Skinner, David Harewood, Samantha Bond
Runtime
88 min
Country
Denmark, Sweden, Norway, United Kingdom
Languages
Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, English

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