Conflagration

Conflagration

Directed by Kon Ichikawa

Produced by Daiei Film

195899 min7.1 / 10

A psychologically intricate study of a troubled acolyte's inner torment at a sacred temple, culminating in a devastating act of destruction.

Learning of his family's collapse, acolyte Goichi, sent to study silently at the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, must endure acute psychological distress.

Questions people ask

  • Is Conflagration sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does Conflagration end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Conflagration easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Conflagration scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Conflagration violent? 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.

69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity94

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise46

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Conflagration

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Conflagration

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Conflagration, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Conflagration, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Conflagration, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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