Neruda

Neruda

A renowned poet. An unknown inspector. A legendary manhunt.

Directed by Pablo Larraín

Produced by Participant, Funny Balloons

2016108 min6.3 / 10

A stylized biographical thriller about Pablo Neruda's flight from political persecution, blending the cat-and-mouse game between poet and inspector with meditations on art, politics, and identity.

It’s 1948 and the Cold War has arrived in Chile. In the Congress, prominent Communist Senator and popular poet Pablo Neruda accuses the government of betraying the Party and is stripped of his parliamentary immunity by President González Videla. The Chief of Investigative Police instructs inspector Óscar Peluchonneau to arrest the poet. Neruda tries to escape from the country with his wife, the painter Delia del Carril, but they are forced to go underground.

Questions people ask

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

  • Is Neruda scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Neruda violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Neruda end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Neruda easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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34/ 100

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Rarity86

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Surprise5

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Love35

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Like Neruda

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Same Mood as Neruda

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Like Neruda, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Neruda, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Neruda, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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