
The Steamroller and the Violin
Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
Produced by Mosfilm
A tender portrait of an unlikely friendship between a withdrawn child and a working-class man that restores joy and spontaneity to a regimented young life.
Seven year old Sasha practices violin every day to satisfy the ambition of his parents. Already withdrawn as a result of his routines, Sasha quickly regains confidence when he accidentally meets and befriends worker Sergei, who works on a steamroller in their upscale Moscow neighborhood.
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Is The Steamroller and the Violin violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is The Steamroller and the Violin easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.
Is The Steamroller and the Violin scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does The Steamroller and the Violin end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Steamroller and the Violin sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The Steamroller and the Violin
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Steamroller and the Violin, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Steamroller and the Violin, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Steamroller and the Violin, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































