Zero for Conduct

Zero for Conduct

Directed by Jean Vigo

Produced by Franfilmdis, Argui-Film

193348 min6.9 / 10

A playful, visually inventive portrait of boyish camaraderie and youthful rebellion against institutional oppression, told with surreal charm and genuine affection for its young protagonists.

In a repressive boarding school with rigid rules of behavior, four boys decide to rebel against the director on a celebration day.

Questions people ask

  • Does Zero for Conduct end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Zero for Conduct violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Zero for Conduct easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is Zero for Conduct sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Zero for Conduct 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.

60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise39

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Zero for Conduct

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Zero for Conduct

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Zero for Conduct, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Zero for Conduct, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Zero for Conduct, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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