The Sheltering Sky
1990 · 138 min · Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
The American artist couple Port and Kit Moresby travels aimless through Africa, searching for new experiences that could give new sense to their relationship. But the flight to distant regions leads both only deeper into despair.
Emotional fingerprint
The Sheltering Sky (1990) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Melancholy 35%, Sadness 25%, Anxiety 15%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Melancholy35%
- Sadness25%
- Anxiety15%
- Awe15%
- Confusion10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Melancholy, Sadness, Anxiety. Genres: Drama, Adventure. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Melancholy, Sadness and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 6.7/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 69/100.
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Details
- Directed by
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Written by
- Bernardo Bertolucci, Mark Peploe, Paul Bowles
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1990
- Runtime
- 138 min
- Country
- United Kingdom, Italy
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Melancholy
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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