A number of complicated relationships develop between a circus ringmaster, his estranged wife and his lover.
the vibe
Sawdust and Tinsel Vibe
What it feels like
slow-burndarkintenselayeredseriousintimateearnestgritty
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Movie1953·93 min
Sawdust and Tinsel
Directed by Ingmar Bergman
A drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman.
◈ CrunchScore
Top 24%
of all movies · weighted by audience size & source agreement
★ TMDB Audience Rating
7.3/10
163 ratings
About Sawdust and Tinsel
- Pacing
- Slow-burn (1 of 9)
- Tone
- Dark (2 of 9)
- Intensity
- Intense (7 of 9)
- Complexity
- Layered (6 of 9)
- Humor
- Serious (1 of 9)
- Scale
- Intimate (1 of 9)
- Spirit
- Earnest (5 of 9)
- Texture
- Gritty, Contemplative
- Story Tags
- infidelity, redemption, isolation loneliness, mid century, international, small town, romantic partners, rivals, anti hero, everyman, road journey, slow burn reveal