The Lost City of Z
2016 · 141 min · Director: James Gray
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The Lost City of Z tells the incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who journeys into the Amazon at the dawn of the 20th century and discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region. Despite being ridiculed by the scientific establishment who regard indigenous populations as "savages," the determined Fawcett - supported by his devoted wife, son and aide de camp returns time and again to his beloved jungle in an attempt to prove his case, culminating in his mysterious disappearance in 1925.
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The Lost City of Z (2016) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Curiosity 30%, Awe 25%, Anxiety 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Curiosity30%
- Awe25%
- Anxiety20%
- Inspiration15%
- Melancholy10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Curiosity, Awe, Anxiety. Genres: Drama, Adventure, Biography. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Curiosity, Awe and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 6.6/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 68/100.
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Emotional journey
- Sadness
- Love
- Tension
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Sadness | Love | Tension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 4′ | Love | 33 % | 15 % | 17 % | 22 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 11′ | Curiosity | 40 % | 18 % | 19 % | 30 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Hope | 45 % | 18 % | 20 % | 36 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Curiosity | 46 % | 9 % | 9 % | 38 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Hope | 52 % | 8 % | 4 % | 45 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Tension | 63 % | 16 % | 14 % | 49 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 46′ | Curiosity | 64 % | 15 % | 19 % | 39 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 53′ | Curiosity | 63 % | 10 % | 15 % | 43 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Tension | 64 % | 10 % | 10 % | 55 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Curiosity | 64 % | 14 % | 5 % | 57 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Tension | 63 % | 29 % | 11 % | 57 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 81′ | Sadness | 62 % | 45 % | 26 % | 55 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Sadness | 64 % | 45 % | 25 % | 57 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Tension | 68 % | 40 % | 25 % | 56 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Love | 64 % | 40 % | 43 % | 37 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 109′ | Hope | 59 % | 30 % | 46 % | 28 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 116′ | Hope | 68 % | 33 % | 50 % | 45 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 123′ | Love | 81 % | 61 % | 69 % | 55 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 130′ | Sadness | 83 % | 77 % | 75 % | 40 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 137′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Arthur Manley
Brian Fawcett (15 Yr Old)
Tadjui
Madame Kumel
Jack Fawcett (7 Yr Old)
Jack Fawcett (3 Yr Old)
Brian Fawcett (7 Yr Old)
Details
- Directed by
- James Gray
- Written by
- James Gray, David Grann
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2016
- Runtime
- 141 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Curiosity
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