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Drama Berlinale 2013 · Golden Bear Editor's Pick

Child's Pose Review (2013) — 79% Celluloid Score

Directed by Călin Peter Netzer · 2013 ·

Short answer

Is Child's Pose worth watching?

Yes. Child's Pose (2013) earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%). See the 4 inputs.

79%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

92% Editorial Rating
72% Audience snapshot · excluded
80 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
7.3 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 44m
Cast
Vlad Ivanov , Luminița Gheorghiu , Bogdan Dumitrache , Florin Zamfirescu , Mimi Brănescu , Tania Popa , Adrian Titieni , Ilinca Goia , Teodor Corban , Natașa Raab
Country
Romania
Language
Romanian

Also known as Poziţia copilului Madre e hijo Mère et Fils Mutter und Sohn Instinto Materno 私の、息子 아들의 자리 孩童姿势

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (72%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Celluloid Score 79% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Child's Pose worth watching?

    Yes — Child's Pose earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Child's Pose — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2013. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%).

    What is Child's Pose about?

    Child's Pose is a contemporary drama focusing on the relationship between a mother and her 32-year-old son. After the accidental killing of a boy in a car crash, the mother tries to prevent her son being charged for the death, and she refuses to accept that her son is a grown-up man.

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    Child's Pose: frequently asked questions

    Is Child's Pose worth watching?

    Yes. Child's Pose (2013) has a Celluloid Score of 79%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    How long is Child's Pose?

    Child's Pose runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

    Who stars in Child's Pose?

    Child's Pose is directed by Călin Peter Netzer and stars Vlad Ivanov, Luminița Gheorghiu, Bogdan Dumitrache, Florin Zamfirescu, Mimi Brănescu.

    What is the Metascore for Child's Pose?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Child's Pose is 80 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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