The Burning Plain
Their passion has marked them for life.
Directed by Guillermo Arriaga
Produced by Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation, 2929 Productions
A dark, fragmented meditation on forbidden desire and its devastating consequences, told through interconnected family trauma and moral ruin.
A trailer is burning in the middle of a plain. The bodies of two adulterous lovers are found. Scenes from both families, before and after the dramatic events, suggest an unusual connection between them. But what is their secret?
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Is The Burning Plain sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Does The Burning Plain end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is The Burning Plain easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The Burning Plain scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Burning Plain violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The Burning Plain
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Burning Plain
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Burning Plain, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Burning Plain, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Burning Plain, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
