@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Five transgender women share their prison experiences. Interviews with attorneys, doctors, and other experts are also included.
Quick Stats
4.0
TMDB Rating
3
Votes
1h 3m
Runtime
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorJanet Baus
CinematographySlawomir Grünberg
ComposerAmy Linton
EditorJanet Baus
Production DesignDevin Grosz
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for Cruel and Unusual yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
