The Cliff

The Cliff

Directed by Helena Taberna

Produced by Zentropa International France, Lamia Producciones

201699 min5.2 / 10

A dark, melancholic investigation into cult psychology and familial loss, centered on a brother's attempt to understand his sister's tragic disappearance.

A mass suicide involving members of a cult takes place in the Canary Islands. Gabriel's younger sister, Cordelia, who he hasn't seen for years, was one of the cult followers. Gabriel decides to travel there and find out what happened.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Cliff sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.

  • Is The Cliff easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

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

  • Is The Cliff scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is The Cliff violent? 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.

17/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Cliff

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Cliff

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Cliff, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Cliff, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Cliff, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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