Genius Loci

Genius Loci

Directed by Maya Merigeau

Produced by Kazak Productions, Folimage

202016 min6.3 / 10

A meditative, hand-drawn meditation on urban isolation and spiritual awakening, where a lonely figure encounters a transcendent presence guiding them through the chaos.

One night, Reine, a young loner, sees among the urban chaos a moving oneness that seems alive, like some sort of guide.

Questions people ask

  • Is Genius Loci violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Genius Loci scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Genius Loci sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

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

  • Does Genius Loci end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% 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.

45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise20

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Genius Loci

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Genius Loci

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Genius Loci, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Genius Loci, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Genius Loci, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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