Betrayal

Betrayal

Directed by Kirill Serebrennikov

Produced by Studio SLON, Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation

2012115 min5.9 / 10

A intimate, melancholic drama about infidelity and fractured relationships, centered on the moment of devastating discovery and its emotional aftermath.

While examining one of her patients, a doctor reveals that her husband is cheating with the patient's wife.

Questions people ask

  • Is Betrayal sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Betrayal end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

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

  • Is Betrayal scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Betrayal easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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.

35/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity60

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Betrayal

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Betrayal

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Betrayal, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Betrayal, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Betrayal, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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