Kanal
1957 · 96 min · Director: Andrzej Wajda
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
In the last few days of the Warsaw Uprising during World War II, a modest group of Resistance members remains. The band must take refuge in the sewers under the orders of leader Zadra, but it's only a matter of time before they will have to emerge. However, when they try, they are met only with intense hostility from the Nazis. Despite their attempts stay resolute through immense mental strain, it becomes increasingly apparent that they may be doomed.
Emotional fingerprint
Kanal (1957) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Sadness 35%, Anxiety 25%, Tension 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Sadness, Anxiety, Tension. Genres: Drama, War. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Sadness, Anxiety and Tension. Its IMDb rating of 7.9/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 75/100.
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Emotional journey
- Sadness
- Tension
- Empathy
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Sadness | Tension | Empathy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Sadness | 68 % | 68 % | 53 % | 57 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Sadness | 65 % | 60 % | 53 % | 53 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Tension | 60 % | 48 % | 52 % | 50 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Sadness | 63 % | 43 % | 50 % | 56 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Empathy | 69 % | 30 % | 50 % | 53 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 26′ | Tension | 79 % | 30 % | 70 % | 48 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Tension | 84 % | 54 % | 79 % | 57 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Sadness | 81 % | 70 % | 70 % | 65 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Sadness | 81 % | 69 % | 73 % | 65 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 46′ | Tension | 84 % | 60 % | 80 % | 66 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Tension | 83 % | 49 % | 81 % | 64 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Tension | 81 % | 48 % | 81 % | 60 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Tension | 84 % | 60 % | 83 % | 64 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 65′ | Tension | 84 % | 69 % | 80 % | 69 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Sadness | 83 % | 71 % | 75 % | 72 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Sadness | 84 % | 75 % | 73 % | 77 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Sadness | 86 % | 79 % | 68 % | 83 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Empathy | 90 % | 76 % | 66 % | 83 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 89′ | Tension | 94 % | 75 % | 75 % | 79 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Sadness | 95 % | 82 % | 77 % | 80 % |
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
Amputee
Captain "Zabawa"
"Mały"
Lieutenant "Gustaw"
German at the Sewer Entrance
Resistance Member (uncredited)
Resistance Member (uncredited)
Man in a Manhole (uncredited)
Resistance Member (uncredited)
Details
- Directed by
- Andrzej Wajda
- Written by
- Jerzy Stefan Stawiński
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1957
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Country
- Poland
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Sadness
- Data updated
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