Syndromes and a Century
Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Produced by TIFA, Anna Sanders Films
A meditative, memory-haunted portrait of a director's parents and childhood in a hospital, structured as a gentle exploration of love, time, and the spaces where life unfolds.
A story about director Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s parents who were both doctors, and his memories of growing up in a hospital environment.
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Questions people ask
Is Syndromes and a Century violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Syndromes and a Century scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Syndromes and a Century easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Syndromes and a Century sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does Syndromes and a Century end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Syndromes and a Century
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Syndromes and a Century
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Syndromes and a Century, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Syndromes and a Century, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Syndromes and a Century, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
