
The Four Times
Human. Animal. Vegetable. Mineral.
Directed by Michelangelo Frammartino
Produced by Vivo Film, Essential Filmproduktion
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.
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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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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
There is almost nothing else like this.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Four Times
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Four Times
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Four Times, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Four Times, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Four Times, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































