The Cloud

The Cloud

Directed by Gregor Schnitzler

Produced by Clasart Film, Sat.1

2006105 min6.3 / 10

A dark, melancholic disaster drama centered on two young lovers struggling to survive and stay together amid a catastrophic nuclear accident that claims thousands.

DIE WOLKE (The Cloud) is about a breakdown of a nuclear power station in Germany and the story of two teenager-lovers Hannah and Elmar who take refuge. 38.000 people die and Hannah unfortunately becomes contaminated.

Questions people ask

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

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

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

  • Is The Cloud scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Cloud 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.

39/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity62

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise25

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Cloud

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Cloud

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Cloud, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Cloud, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Cloud, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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