Bagdad Cafe

Bagdad Cafe

Off Route 66 between Vegas and nowhere a little magic's going on...

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Release Date

11/12/1987

Runtime

108 mins

Overview

A German woman named Jasmin stumbles upon a dilapidated motel/diner in the middle of nowhere. Her unusual appearance and demeanor are at first suspicious to Brenda, the exasperated owner who has difficulty making ends meet. But when an unlikely magic sparks between the two women, this lonely desert outpost is transformed into a thriving and popular oasis.

Status

Released

Original Language

German

Budget

-

Revenue

$3,732,660

Homepage

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A stranger arrives at a struggling desert motel and quietly helps the weary owner discover magic in the ordinary. It's a film about transformation through unexpected connection, unhurried, warm, and full of small miracles.

Mood

WhimsicalHopefulBittersweet

Themes

FriendshipRedemptionComing apartArt and creation

Tone

Tender

Pacing

Meditative

Look

NaturalisticPainterly

Structure

Two-hander

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