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Sleepy

2012 · 88 min

A slow, somber medical drama that grows into a quiet conspiracy, asking you to sit with illness and mistrust rather than thrill you.

Directed by
Joaquín Ortega
Overview
Carlos has a disease called "Fatal Familial Insomnia", which causes degenerative deterioration of his body and mind. An alternative cure is offered to him, which will unveil a story full of deception, pharmaceutical and political interests as well as an intense debate between life and death.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Death, corruption, conspiracy, identity
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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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
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror3
    Humour1
    Realism7
    Romance1
    Tension5
    Darkness6
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight6

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    Directed by
    Joaquín Ortega
    Runtime
    88 min
    Country
    Spain
    Languages
    Spanish

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