The Broken Circle Breakdown

The Broken Circle Breakdown

Directed by Felix van Groeningen

Produced by Topkapi Films, Menuet

2012112 min7.7 / 10

A devastating portrait of a marriage and faith fractured by the death of a child, told with intimate intensity and spiritual anguish.

The loss of their young daughter threatens to destroy the love and faith of two married musicians.

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  • Is The Broken Circle Breakdown sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.

  • Is The Broken Circle Breakdown one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 98% of films.

  • Does The Broken Circle Breakdown end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Broken Circle Breakdown violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Broken Circle Breakdown easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Broken Circle Breakdown scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

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92/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity95

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Surprise89

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love93

How much audiences actually like it

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