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It's Only the End of the World 2016

Status
Released
Runtime
99 minutes
Director
Xavier Dolan
Networks
Sons of Manual, MK Productions, France 2 Cinéma
★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 NR Drama Released
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What is It's Only the End of the World?

It's Only the End of the World is a 2016 drama directed by Xavier Dolan. The film follows Louis, a writer who is terminally ill, as he returns to his family home after a long absence to share the news of his impending death.

Type
Film
Year
2016
Status
Released
Runtime
99 minutes
Release date
Sep 21, 2016
Studios
Sons of Manual, MK Productions, France 2 Cinéma
Genres
Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.2/10
Episode runtime
~99 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Sons of Manual, MK Productions, France 2 Cinéma

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Overview

It's Only the End of the World is a 2016 drama directed by Xavier Dolan. The film follows Louis, a writer who is terminally ill, as he returns to his family home after a long absence to share the news of his impending death.

The film operates as a character study of family dynamics and mortality. With a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes, the narrative focuses on the emotional tension resulting from Louis's return and his diagnosis.

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Should you watch it?

“A terminally ill writer returns home after a long absence to inform his family of his death.”

Reasons to watch
  • Explores the complex dynamics of family estrangement
  • Focuses on the emotional weight of a terminal diagnosis
  • Features a concise runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes
Keep in mind
  • The heavy focus on death and family conflict may be too somber for some viewers

Watch it if you appreciate intimate dramas centered on familial reconciliation and mortality.

This is a drama with a somber tone focusing on a terminal illness.

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What is the plot of It's Only the End of the World?

The film follows a terminally ill writer named Louis who returns home after a long absence to tell his family he is dying.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Xavier Dolan.

How long is the movie?

The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

What genre is this film?

It is categorized as a drama.

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