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Father & Soldier

2023 · 109 min

A somber, immersive war drama that weighs heavily on the bond between father and son, leaving a lingering sense of loss.

Directed by
Mathieu Vadepied
Genres
War, Drama, History
Overview
1917. Bakary Diallo enlists in the French army to join his 17-year-old son, Thierno, who has been forcibly recruited. Sent to the front, they will have to face the war together. While Thierno learns to become a man, Bakary will do everything to bring him back safely.

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Directed by
Mathieu Vadepied
Genres
War, Drama, History
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Tone
  • bleakstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • war
  • family
  • survival
  • identity
  • colonialism
Places
  • countryside
  • military
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror3
Humour1
Realism8
Romance0
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity5
Emotional weight9

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