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Les Misérables

1934 · 281 min

A long, solemn, deeply felt epic that sweeps you through misery and uprising toward a hard-won grace.

Overview: In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, dark and tense. Measured and demanding.
About: Redemption, justice, politics, love
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: redemption
justice
politics
love
Places: big city
countryside
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
ensemble
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild