
The Things of Love
Directed by Jaime Chávarri
Produced by Compañía Iberoamericana de TV, Lince Films S.A.
A melancholic drama set in fascist-era Madrid that weaves together romantic entanglement, musical performance, and the dangerous consequences of desire in a repressive society.
In 1940's Madrid. Juan plays piano for Pepita and her on-stage partner Mario. Although Mario really wants to steal Juan for himself, Juan is not interested and Mario resorts to a string of lovers as consolation. When he loves (and leaves) a young nobleman, the young man wants revenge.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is The Things of Love sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does The Things of Love end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is The Things of Love scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Things of Love easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Things of Love violent? 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Things of Love
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Things of Love
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Things of Love, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Things of Love, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Things of Love, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































