Movie

By the Sword

1991 · 91 min

A somber, old-fashioned sports drama of pride and mentorship, building to a cathartic duel that feels more theatrical than athletic.

Tagline: They come from everywhere to challenge their fate...
Overview: An elderly man named Max comes to the famous fencing coach Villar and asks to take him on as a coach. But the coach does not like his weapon technique, and he only takes Max as a cleaner.
How it feels: Earnest, tense, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Redemption, obsession, guilt, ambition
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: redemption
obsession
guilt
ambition
identity
Places: workplace
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild