Movie

Jai-Alai

1940

A slow, earnest old-world drama of rivalry and longing, played with theatrical sincerity and a melancholic air.

Overview: Two fishermen and pelotaris, Josechu and Mikel, compete for Mirentxu's love.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, romantic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, betrayal, work, identity
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 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: love
betrayal
work
identity
Places: small town
sea
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild