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Carnage
2011 80 min France, Germany, Poland, Spain, United States of America R 18+
★7.1
Comedy, Drama
Director: Roman Polanski
🎭 Based on
«God of Carnage»
byYasmina Reza
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Description
Two pairs of parents hold a cordial meeting after their sons are involved in a fight, though as their time together progresses, increasingly childish behavior throws the discussion into chaos.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$2.55M
Worldwide:
$30.72M
Starring
Jodie Foster
Actor
Kate Winslet
Actor
Christoph Waltz
Actor
Awards
César Awards 2012
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Golden Globe 2012
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Venice Film Festival 2011
— Golden Lion
European Film Awards 2012
— Best Actress
Goya Awards 2012
— Best European Film
European Film Awards 2012
— Best Screenplay
Key opinion
Roman Polanski’s adaptation of 'God of Carnage' is widely recognized as a masterclass in ensemble acting that captures the absurdity and hypocrisy of its adult characters. While the film’s theatrical, single-room setting is praised by many for its sharp wit and claustrophobic intensity, it remains a polarizing experience for those who find the repetitive, dialogue-driven structure monotonous or artificial.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, featuring Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, Christoph Waltz, and John C. Reilly, delivers stellar, highly committed performances that anchor the entire narrative. | |
| Direction | Polanski’s direction effectively utilizes the confined, single-apartment setting to create a claustrophobic atmosphere that highlights the parents' unraveling facades. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay successfully satirizes the intellectual pretense and underlying aggression of the modern middle class, though some find the dialogue loops and escalating conflicts to be repetitive or forced. | |
| Adaptation | The film's overtly theatrical nature succeeds as an immersive, play-like experience for some, but feels stagnant or unnatural to viewers who prefer traditional cinematic pacing and scope. |