Woodpeckers

Woodpeckers

Directed by José María Cabral

Produced by Tabula Rasa

2017108 min6.4 / 10

A tender, clandestine love story set within the oppressive confines of a Dominican prison, where two inmates find connection and meaning against institutional surveillance and danger.

Julián finds love and a reason for living in the last place imaginable: the Dominican Republic's Najayo Prison. His romance, with fellow prisoner Yanelly, must develop through sign language and without the knowledge of dozens of guards.

Questions people ask

  • Is Woodpeckers sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Woodpeckers end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Woodpeckers easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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

  • Is Woodpeckers scary? 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.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity76

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise43

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Woodpeckers

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Woodpeckers

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Woodpeckers, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Woodpeckers, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Woodpeckers, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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