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Schweik in World War II

1969 · 121 min

A dry, theatrical satire that finds grim absurdity in wartime bureaucracy, rewarding viewers who enjoy sharp political wit over action.

Overview: Based on the satirical anti-war comedy of the same name by B. Brecht.
How it feels: Satirical, absurd, cynical and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: War, power, corruption, survival
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 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: war
power
corruption
survival
morality
Places: military
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild