Uncle Hyacynth

Uncle Hyacynth

Directed by Ladislao Vajda

Produced by Chamartín, Falco Film

195687 min6.7 / 10

A melancholic portrait of a washed-up matador confronting his faded glory and obligation, bound by duty and a fraught relationship with his nephew.

Hyacinth, a former matador who lives miserably with his nephew Pepote, receives a letter reminding him that, as agreed a few days before, he must participate in a bullfight to be held that same afternoon.

Questions people ask

  • Is Uncle Hyacynth sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does Uncle Hyacynth end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Uncle Hyacynth scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Uncle Hyacynth violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Uncle Hyacynth 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.

62/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity77

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise56

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Uncle Hyacynth

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Uncle Hyacynth

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Uncle Hyacynth, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Uncle Hyacynth, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Uncle Hyacynth, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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