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Topic: Film "Death Watch" (1980). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Release date
- Jan 23, 1980
- Genres
- Drama, Science Fiction
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10
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Title: Death Watch (French: La Mort en direct).
Year: 1980.
Genre: Science fiction (also Drama).
Director: Bertrand Tavernier.
Based on: 1973 novel The Unsleeping Eye by D. G. Compton (or David G. Compton).
Production/Nationality: French German science fiction movie.
Festival: Entered into the 30th Berlin International Film Festival.
Box Office: 1,013,842 admissions in France.
Runtime: 2h 11m.
Rating: R.
Plot: In a future world where disease has been defeated and everything can be sold, the rare case of a dying woman becomes the morbid theme of a revolutionary reality show, broadcast through the curious eyes of a peculiar camera. She is the target of every eye, including eyes only science could create.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and science fiction that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Death Watch holds a community rating of 6.4/10. It offers engaging Drama, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Death Watch and when was it released?
Death Watch is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1980.
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