Far from Men

Far from Men

Directed by David Oelhoffen

Produced by One World Films, Pathé

2015110 min6.8 / 10

A contemplative wartime drama about moral conscience and human connection forged between two men caught on opposite sides of a brutal conflict.

A French teacher in a small Algerian village during the Algerian War forms an unexpected bond with a dissident who is ordered to be turned in to the authorities.

Questions people ask

  • Is Far from Men sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Far from Men scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Far from Men violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Does Far from Men end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Far from Men easy watching? 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.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity68

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise23

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Far from Men

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Far from Men

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Far from Men, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Far from Men, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Far from Men, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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