Lion of the Desert
1981 · 173 min · Director: Moustapha Akkad
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during the second Italo-Senussi War. It gives western viewers a glimpse into this little-known region and chapter of history, and exposes the savage means by which the conquering army attempted to subdue the natives.
Emotional fingerprint
Lion of the Desert (1981) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Awe 30%, Sadness 25%, Anxiety 18%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Awe30%
- Sadness25%
- Anxiety18%
- Inspiration15%
- Tension12%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Awe, Sadness, Anxiety. Genres: Drama, History, War. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Awe, Sadness and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 8.2/10 suggests a strong audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 73/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Sympathy
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Inspiration
Dominant emotion: Sympathy
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Sympathy | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 4′ | Tension | 42 % | 38 % | 22 % | 15 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Inspiration | 38 % | 34 % | 18 % | 9 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Tension | 49 % | 43 % | 29 % | 20 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Sympathy | 67 % | 60 % | 48 % | 36 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Tension | 74 % | 65 % | 54 % | 39 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Sympathy | 78 % | 65 % | 65 % | 54 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Sympathy | 73 % | 64 % | 63 % | 53 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 65′ | Tension | 56 % | 54 % | 39 % | 26 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Tension | 58 % | 57 % | 30 % | 18 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 82′ | Tension | 71 % | 70 % | 38 % | 26 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Tension | 74 % | 63 % | 54 % | 48 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 99′ | Sadness | 77 % | 54 % | 66 % | 61 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 108′ | Tension | 77 % | 65 % | 55 % | 45 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 117′ | Tension | 77 % | 76 % | 31 % | 21 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 125′ | Tension | 73 % | 73 % | 25 % | 18 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 134′ | Tension | 72 % | 69 % | 48 % | 38 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 143′ | Sympathy | 75 % | 69 % | 66 % | 51 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 151′ | Inspiration | 74 % | 66 % | 66 % | 50 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 160′ | Sympathy | 79 % | 68 % | 73 % | 63 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 169′ | Sadness | 88 % | 68 % | 82 % | 78 % |
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
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Details
- Directed by
- Moustapha Akkad
- Written by
- David Butler, H.A.L. Craig
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1981
- Runtime
- 173 min
- Country
- Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Awe
- Data updated
Where to watch
Free
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