The Seed of Man

The Seed of Man

Directed by Marco Ferreri

Produced by Polifilm

1969113 min6.4 / 10

A contemplative post-apocalyptic romance centered on two survivors tasked with repopulating humanity, balancing intimate human connection against existential dread and societal collapse.

During a Post-Apocalyptic period in the near future the majority of the European population has been wiped out by some sort of undefined plague. Cino and Dora, a young couple, are rounded up by what constitutes the authorities on an isolated temporary base. They are examined and given antibiotics which will protect them for six months, told to pick out a deserted house to live in the area, and use that time to conceive a child.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Seed of Man sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is The Seed of Man violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

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

  • Does The Seed of Man end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Seed of Man easy watching? 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.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity66

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise63

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Seed of Man

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Seed of Man

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Seed of Man, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Seed of Man, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Seed of Man, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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