Süskind

Süskind

Directed by Rudolf van den Berg

Produced by uFilm, Cadenza Films

2012117 min7.0 / 10

A historical drama about moral courage and human compassion amid the horrors of Nazi occupation, centered on one man's quiet heroism in saving children from genocide.

In Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, Walter Süskind is a member of the Dutch Jewish Council who rescues hundreds of children from the concentration camps.

Questions people ask

  • Is Süskind sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does Süskind end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

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

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

  • Is Süskind scary? 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.

59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity76

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise36

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Süskind

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Süskind

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Süskind, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Süskind, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Süskind, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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