Operation Hyacinth

Operation Hyacinth

Lose everything, except yourself.

Directed by Piotr Domalewski

Produced by SHIPsBOY, HAKA Films

2021106 min6.8 / 10

A grim procedural thriller set in 1980s communist Poland that investigates both a murder and the systemic persecution of the gay community, driven by institutional paranoia and moral ambiguity.

Not satisfied with the result of a murder investigation in Warsaw's gay community, an officer in 1980s communist Poland resolves to uncover the truth.

Questions people ask

  • Is Operation Hyacinth sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Operation Hyacinth scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does Operation Hyacinth end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Operation Hyacinth easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Operation Hyacinth violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% 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.

38/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity18

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise43

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Operation Hyacinth

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Operation Hyacinth

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Operation Hyacinth, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Operation Hyacinth, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Operation Hyacinth, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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