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Bucolic

2021 · 70 min

A quiet, contemplative immersion into a secluded life, where nature's rhythms and human longing blend into a gentle, melancholic meditation.

Directed by: Karol Pałka
Genres: Documentary

Overview: Danusia and her daughter Basia live far away from the modern world, in tune with the rhythm and laws of nature, among animals and the spirits of the dead. The peace and sense of security offered by their enclave come at a price - the women increasingly long for contact with other people. Bucolic is an affectionate observation of people who live in a different way. It evokes a curiosity about their world and a desire to take a closer look.

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Directed by: Karol Pałka
Genres: Documentary

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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 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: isolation
loneliness
nature
faith
family
Places: countryside
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none

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Action	0
Horror	1
Humour	1
Realism	9
Romance	0
Tension	2
Darkness	3
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	6

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