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Glorious 39

2009 · 129 min

A slow-burning, tense period thriller that immerses you in a wealthy family's unraveling amid political conspiracy, demanding close attention.

Directed by: Stephen Poliakoff
Genres: War, Drama, History
Starring: Romola Garai, Bill Nighy, Julie Christie

Overview: A mysterious tale set around a traditional British family on the eve of World War Two. Oblivious to the looming shadow of World War II, the wealthy Keyes maintain a confident façade in the British countryside until daughter Anne becomes an unexpected pawn. Her accidental discovery of secret recordings creates a rift in the family.

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Directed by: Stephen Poliakoff
Genres: War, Drama, History
Starring: Romola Garai, Bill Nighy, Julie Christie

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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: conspiracy
betrayal
family
power
isolation
Places: single country house
big city
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	2
Horror	2
Humour	1
Realism	7
Romance	2
Tension	7
Darkness	7
Complexity	7
Emotional weight	7

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