Genova

Genova

Directed by Michael Winterbottom

Produced by Revolution Films

200994 min5.7 / 10

A melancholic family drama about grief and healing, where a father and two daughters navigate loss and transformation in the atmospheric setting of Italy.

A man moves his two daughters to Italy after their mother dies in a car accident, in order to revitalize their lives. Genoa changes all three of them as the youngest daughter starts to see the ghost of her mother, while the older one discovers her sexuality.

Questions people ask

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

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

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

  • Is Genova easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does Genova end with hope? 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.

25/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity78

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise8

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Genova

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Genova

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Genova, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Genova, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Genova, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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