Port of Shadows
Tender... frankly adult. Filled with almost every emotion known to man
Directed by Marcel Carné
Produced by Ciné-Alliance
A melancholic French noir about a desperate man seeking redemption in a foggy port city, where romance and fate collide with violence and consequence.
Down a foggy, desolate road to the port city of Le Havre travels Jean, an army deserter looking for another chance to make good on life. Fate, however, has a different plan for him, as acts of both revenge and kindness render him front-page news.
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Questions people ask
Is Port of Shadows sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Does Port of Shadows end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Port of Shadows scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Port of Shadows violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Port of Shadows easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Distinctly its own thing.
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Everything like Port of Shadows, and what each one shares →
Like Port of Shadows
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Port of Shadows
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Port of Shadows, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Port of Shadows, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Port of Shadows, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
