Aloys

Aloys

Directed by Tobias Nölle

Produced by ARTE, Petit Film

201690 min6.4 / 10

A dreamlike, introspective exploration of isolation and connection through an enigmatic woman's voice and the imaginary worlds she opens up.

A lonely private investigator is contacted by a mysterious woman who pulls him into a mind game known as “telephone walking”. Fascinated by her voice, Aloys discovers an imaginary universe that allows him to break out of his isolation.

Questions people ask

  • Is Aloys sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Aloys violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Aloys scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Aloys easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Aloys end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

58/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise51

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Aloys

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Aloys

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Aloys, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Aloys, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Aloys, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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