Movie

Mr. Twentieth Century

1964 · 93 min

A gentle, old-fashioned romantic caper that blends petty crime and class contrast with a warm, earnest heart.

Tagline: Aghay-e Gharn-e Bistom
Overview: Dash Habib who lives with his sick mother alone is a thief who helps the poor all the time. One night he saves a rich girl Setareh from some scoundrels. But this is only the beginning of the troubles and romance for Habib.
How it feels: Romantic, light, earnest and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Class, love, crime, family
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: romanticstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
love
crime
family
justice
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild