
The Tango Lesson
Directed by Sally Potter
Produced by Arts Council of England, Adventure Pictures
A semi-autobiographical meditation on artistic passion and romantic connection, told through the sensual language of tango and dance.
On a trip to Paris Sally meets Pablo, a tango dancer. He starts teaching her to dance then she returns to London to work on some "projects". She visits Buenos Aires and learns more from Pablo's friends. Sally and Pablo meet again but this time their relationship changes, she realises they want different things from each other. On a trip to Buenos Aires they cement their friendship.
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Questions people ask
Is The Tango Lesson violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is The Tango Lesson scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is The Tango Lesson easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does The Tango Lesson end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is The Tango Lesson sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
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Like The Tango Lesson
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Tango Lesson
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Tango Lesson, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Tango Lesson, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Tango Lesson, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
























































