Sweat

Sweat

Who needs friends when you have 600,000 followers?

Directed by Magnus von Horn

Produced by Lava Films, Zentropa International Sweden

2020107 min6.2 / 10

A bleak, introspective portrait of a social media celebrity's hollow existence, exploring the gap between public persona and private loneliness.

Three days in the life of fitness motivator Sylwia Zając, whose presence on social media has made her a celebrity. Although she has hundreds of thousands of followers, is surrounded by loyal employees and admired by acquaintances, she is looking for true intimacy.

Questions people ask

  • Is Sweat sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Sweat end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

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

  • Is Sweat violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Sweat easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% 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.

41/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity72

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise28

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Sweat

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sweat

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sweat, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sweat, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sweat, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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