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The King of the Street Cleaners

1977 · 80 min

A gentle, bittersweet neighborhood comedy where small humiliations and romantic mishaps play out with warmth and a wry, forgiving eye.

Overview: Going through his daily routine in a stereotypical neighborhood, a street cleaner falls in love with a charwoman. Unfortunately for him, so does his superior officer.
How it feels: Light, satirical, warm and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Class, love, betrayal, ambition
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
love
betrayal
ambition
identity
Places: big city
home
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild