The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Drama · 2011
A union pensioner and his wife are robbed, but find that merely getting the assailants brought to justice is not enough for their consciences.
Movie details
The Snows of Kilimanjaro
2011 Drama 1h 47m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
A union pensioner and his wife are robbed, but find that merely getting the assailants brought to justice is not enough for their consciences.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Snows of Kilimanjaro?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Robert Guédiguian
Written by
Robert Guédiguian · Jean-Louis Milesi
Ariane Ascaride
Marie-Claire Marteron
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Michel Marteron, Husband of Marie-Claire
Gérard Meylan
Raoul, Brother-in-law and Childhood Friend of Michel
Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet
Christophe Brunet
Marilyne Canto
Denise, Sister of Marie-Claire, Wife of Raoul
Anaïs Demoustier
Flo, Daughter of Marie-Claire and Michel
Adrien Jolivet
Gilles, Son of Marie-Claire and Michel
Court is in session
Put The Snows of Kilimanjaro on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.