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Podvodnik

2022 · 16 min

A tense, spare medieval cat-and-mouse tale that keeps you leaning in to see who outsmarts whom.

Directed by
John Thomas Dickson
Genres
Thriller, Drama, History
Starring
Mason Mecartea, Rob Hull, Lauren Carey
Overview
In the 13th century a scheming thief finds his wits challenged by a hunter and his daughter.

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Directed by
John Thomas Dickson
Genres
Thriller, Drama, History
Starring
Mason Mecartea, Rob Hull, Lauren Carey
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • deception
    • survival
    • betrayal
    Places
    • countryside
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror2
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance1
    Tension6
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Genres
    thriller, drama, history
    Directed by
    John Thomas Dickson
    Written by
    John Thomas Dickson
    Starring
    Mason Mecartea, Rob Hull, Lauren Carey, Dominick Dilleha
    Music
    Mason Mecartea, John Thomas Dickson
    Cinematography
    Guido Del Rosso
    Runtime
    16 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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