The Four Times

The Four Times

Human. Animal. Vegetable. Mineral.

Directed by Michelangelo Frammartino

Produced by Vivo Film, Essential Filmproduktion

201088 min7.5 / 10

A meditative, deeply philosophical portrait of an aging shepherd's final days in an isolated Italian village, exploring mortality and the cycles of existence through minimal narrative and contemplative observation.

An old shepherd lives his last days in a quiet medieval village perched high on the hills of Calabria, at the southernmost tip of Italy. He herds goats under skies that most villagers have deserted long ago. He is sick, and believes to find his medicine in the dust he collects on the church floor, which he drinks in his water every day.

Questions people ask

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

  • Is The Four Times violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Four Times scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does The Four Times end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Four Times easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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93/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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