Pendular

Pendular

Directed by Julia Murat

Produced by Syndrome Films, Still Moving

2017108 min5.2 / 10

An introspective examination of how romantic entanglement shapes and constrains two artists' creative lives, told through the parallel trajectories of their work and relationship.

The trajectory of a romantic couple of contemporary artists reveals how the limits, contradictions and obsessions of a romantic relationship are reflected in each of their artistic endeavors.

Questions people ask

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

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

  • Is Pendular scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Pendular end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is Pendular easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% 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.

16/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity62

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Pendular

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Pendular

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Pendular, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Pendular, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Pendular, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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