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Documentary Berlinale 2023 · Golden Bear Editor's Pick

On the Adamant Review (2023) — 78% Celluloid Score

Directed by Nicolas Philibert · 2023 ·

Short answer

Is On the Adamant worth watching?

Yes. On the Adamant (2023) earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%). See the 4 inputs.

78%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

92% Editorial Rating
70% Audience snapshot · excluded
82 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.4
6.8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 49m
Age rating
PG (UK) · ALL (South Korea)
Cast
Mamadi Barri , Walid Benziane , Sabine Berlière , Romain Bernardin , Jean-Paul Hazan , Pauline Hertz , Frédéric Prieur , Muriel Thourond , Sébastien Tournayre
Country
France
Language
French

Also known as Sur l'Adamant En el Adamant 파리 아다망에서 만난 사람들 坚毅之旅 塞納河上的船屋 Küçük Evren Sull'Adamant - Dove l'impossibile diventa possibile

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Celluloid Score 78% 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 documentary pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is On the Adamant worth watching?

    Yes — On the Adamant earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    On the Adamant — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

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    Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).

    What is On the Adamant about?

    The Adamant is a unique day-care centre. A floating structure located on the Seine in the heart of Paris, it welcomes adults suffering from mental disorders, offering the kind of care that grounds them in time and space and helps them to recover or keep up their spirits. The team running it tries to resist the deterioration and dehumanisation of psychiatry as best as they can.

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    On the Adamant: frequently asked questions

    Is On the Adamant worth watching?

    Yes. On the Adamant (2023) has a Celluloid Score of 78%, 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 On the Adamant?

    On the Adamant runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

    What is On the Adamant rated?

    On the Adamant is rated PG in the UK and ALL in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in On the Adamant?

    On the Adamant is directed by Nicolas Philibert and stars Mamadi Barri, Walid Benziane, Sabine Berlière, Romain Bernardin, Jean-Paul Hazan.

    What is the Metascore for On the Adamant?

    Metacritic's Metascore for On the Adamant is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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