Sound and Fury

Sound and Fury

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Release Date

6/1/1988

Runtime

95 mins

Genres

Overview

This drama depicts the misery of neglected children in big cities. 13 years old Bruno is of a good family, but since the death of his grandmother he spends most of his time alone, in a phantasy world, while his mother is away at work. But then he befriends the violent Jean-Roger, who's from a severely disturbed family, where nobody cares what he's doing. In school Jean-Roger drives their teacher into despair just for fun. To separate the two boys, she starts to stimulate Bruno's interests by giving him extra lessons. When Jean-Roger fears loosing his one and only friend, he becomes even more aggressive.

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

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Revenue

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A grim portrait of childhood neglect and the dangerous bonds formed between isolated, troubled kids. The film watches with unflinching attention as friendship becomes a desperate anchor against chaotic circumstances.

Mood

MelancholicUnsettlingBleakTense

Themes

IsolationFriendshipClassComing of ageFamily

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

NaturalisticDocumentary-like

Structure

Linear

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Child endangermentGraphic violence

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