Larisa

Larisa

Directed by Elem Klimov

Produced by Mosfilm, Tretye Tvorcheskoe Obyedinenie

198021 min6.3 / 10

A tender, elegiac documentary portrait of a filmmaker's life and artistic legacy, constructed as an intimate memorial by her grieving husband.

Elem Klimov's tribute to his late wife, director Larisa Shepitko, killed in a car accident a year earlier. Features excerpts from all of her films, and archival audio of her discussing life and art.

Questions people ask

  • Is Larisa sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.

  • Is Larisa scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

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

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

  • Does Larisa 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.

37/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise7

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Larisa

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Larisa

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Larisa, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Larisa, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Larisa, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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