Baaria

Baaria

Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore

Produced by Medusa Film, Quinta Communications

2009160 min7.2 / 10

A sweeping, affectionate chronicle of one man's life across fifty years of Sicilian history, balancing personal warmth with the weight of political and social upheaval.

In 1920s Bagheria, Giuseppe 'Peppino' Torrenuova works as a shepherd to financially help his poor family. Over the next fifty years, Giuseppe's life, as well as the life of the village, is observed. Giuseppe grows up, joins the Communist Party, marries a local girl, has children, and forges a political career for himself.

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  • Is Baaria easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Baaria sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Baaria end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Baaria violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Baaria scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity41

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Surprise57

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

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Like Baaria

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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