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Ida

2013
Drama
1h 22m
Acclaimed director Pawel Pawlikowski (Last Resort, My Summer of Love) returns to his homeland for this moving and intimate drama about a young novitiate nun in 1960s Poland who, on the verge of taking her vows, discovers a dark family secret dating from the terrible years of the Nazi occupation. (tiff.net)
Directed by:
Pawel Pawlikowski Pawel Pawlikowski
Written by:
Pawel Pawlikowski Pawel Pawlikowski Rebecca Lenkiewicz
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Starring:
Joanna Kulig Joanna Kulig Agata Kulesza Agata Kulesza Dawid Ogrodnik Agata Trzebuchowska
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Genre:
Drama
Country:
Poland
Languages:
French, Latin, Polish
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Ida

2013
Drama
1h 22m
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vdecraimVdecraim
Rated 26 Feb 2014
65
31st
The cinematography saved this for me. The unconventional framing shows how filmgoers have a tendency to focus on the center, while the truth sometimes hides in the corners. It demands a new way of viewing film, which is an experience I'm grateful for. Substantially, it's a mess. The film fails to build on the lucid imagery to elevate the education plot to acceptable heights. The ending is both predictable and shockingly stupid, as Ida's change doesn't come from within.
Rated 26 Feb 2014
rufamRufam
Rated 26 Nov 2014
65
42nd
Shot handsomely and intriguing throughout, "Ida" is nevertheless too muted to truly resonate. While a Haneke or a Bergman would have probably drained more substance and emotional heft out of these long silences and elliptical characterizations, Pawlikowski makes Ida's journey for identity appear somewhat incomplete. It's definitely a thought-provoking experience but it hardly lingers.
Rated 26 Nov 2014
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 18 Apr 2015
70
81st
Two quotes frame the film well: "You should try, otherwise what sort of sacrifice are these vows of yours." And the ending scene where Ida contemplates the other life she can have: "And then?"
Rated 18 Apr 2015
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 02 Feb 2015
5
93rd
A muted and cerebral film, its historic and spiritual baggage weighs less on the heart than on the head, but it comes by its conclusions earnestly. It is simple, brief, and lean, told with narrative economy and austere formalism. The cinematography is inspired.
Rated 02 Feb 2015
axleblazeaxleblaze
Rated 19 Apr 2014
80
46th
An very pretty film with great performances that just wasn't as interesting as I was hoping it would be.
Rated 19 Apr 2014
ludvigsenludvigsen
Rated 16 Jul 2014
80
86th
In a film speaking plenty without going to great lengths doing it, motivations and actions are at times up for grabs. Nun-theless this is still expertly crafted with an almost hypnotic monochrome look and cinematography, in which Ida thankfully makes it to the center of the frame by closing time.
Rated 16 Jul 2014
neonmanNeonman
Rated 15 Apr 2015
66
26th
The Academy gets it wrong again, awarding this dull, barely alive film the Best Foreign Film award over the likes of Wild Tales. The biggest stand-out is the cinematography, which employs some interesting off-kilter framing, but otherwise it's difficult to get with the titular character and her plight, which should be more interesting to me if it weren't for her withdrawn performance that hardly compels or intrigues.
Rated 15 Apr 2015
m3tanm3tan
Rated 20 May 2014
55
55th
Decent post war drama but ultimately undone by uneven pacing. Even at only 80 minutes, it drags until Georgsson seemingly runs out of time and frantically resolves everything. Way too much time with pretty B&W cinematography. It can't decide if it's an art piece or a character study...
Rated 20 May 2014
nilooravaeinilooravaei
Rated 28 Jan 2015
84
67th
a breathtakingly beautiful film. every shot was a photograph worthy of it's own coffee-table book. the cinematographers really outdid themselves here. the film itself was interesting too - i especially liked how sparse it was, and the way it got its message across perfectly without having to explain anything. that kind of faith in the audience is what i often find is missing in american films. my only qualm - it was too pristine and shied away from raw emotion, despite dealing with hard matters.
Rated 28 Jan 2015
djrossdjross
Rated 26 Jan 2018
20
3rd
Shallow road movie with unconvincing characters, forced situations, contrived conflict, superficial (and exploitative) interest in history and fake (and exploitative) dramatic moments. Filming in black and white with heads framed at the bottom of the screen does not conceal these flaws, let alone compensate for them. And, while we're at it, don't end your desperate bid for artistic recognition by stealing Bach from Tarkovsky.
Rated 26 Jan 2018
apm2091apm2091
Rated 02 Jan 2015
85
91st
Gorgeous minimalist composition paired with eloquent use of black and white. Most of the movie feels more like photography than film. This may be the one time where less isn't more; American audiences may have a difficult time empathizing with the characters.
Rated 02 Jan 2015
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 02 Jan 2015
30
5th
Just another annoying and vapid art-house crowd hit, like Haneke's White Ribbon and Love and The Great Beauty. The Xavier Dolan-esque framing really pissed me off.
Rated 02 Jan 2015
parcalihamparcaliham
Rated 29 Jan 2015
60
27th
28 Ocak 2015 & guzel goruntuler silsilesi. bana sinemanin teknik olmadigini bir daha gosteren bir teknik film. bir baska deyisle 'xavier dolan at 35 years old.'
Rated 29 Jan 2015
guvolefouguvolefou
Rated 29 Aug 2014
77
64th
Eynesil: Soğuk kanlı ama yeni bir şey söylemeyen anlatımı, şahane sinematografisinin etkisiyle keyifle izleniyor. 4:3'ün avantajlarını çok iyi kullanip, her saniyesi çok güzel gözüken bir film ortaya koymuş yönetmen.
Rated 29 Aug 2014
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 25 Aug 2019
60
54th
A very controlled and measured film, with the usage of visual and musical motifs filling the spaces left by the fairly modest amount of dialogue. The plotline plays it extra safe in my eyes, which results in very few surprises but equally few false notes; and is a little crudely drawn, but has a few nice touches here and there.
Rated 25 Aug 2019
xacviantxacviant
Rated 09 Jun 2014
88
85th
A novitiate (Agata Trzebuchowska) in Cold War-era Poland learns that she was born Jewish and sets off with her long-lost aunt (Agata Kulesza), an alcoholic judge, to discover the truth behind their family's death. Drawing a thoughtful parallel between the willing withdrawal from the world and the desire to put the past behind us, it tells its story simply, briefly (80 minutes), and effectively, thanks to an intelligent script and two incredible performances. Only the third act feels protracted.
Rated 09 Jun 2014
luxnatalisLuxNatalis
Rated 09 Feb 2015
72
82nd
Thumbs up for the great cinematography.
Rated 09 Feb 2015
awaepawaep
Rated 31 Mar 2019
78
93rd
A masterpiece with astonishing acting and absolute protagonist it's photograph,as it is composed of austerly black and white images.A journey through memory,collective and individual.A movie about history that it's not historical.An ethical but not a teaching art film.A story closer to poetry than narration.
Rated 31 Mar 2019
sellissellis
Rated 12 Jan 2019
84
72nd
Cinematography - blatantly incredible. The textures of the macro and micro are alarmingly beautiful. The thematic exploration of the first hour is intellectually intriguing despite characterization being minimal. The final ten mins, despite being counterpoint to the rest, is a rare example of a film departing into manipulation and me being oh so okay with it. Maybe because it provides a sort of catharsis for a film where you’d expect none. Not sure, but I’ve been gnawing at it ever since.
Rated 12 Jan 2019
actionbergActionberg
Rated 21 Jan 2015
70
49th
There are lots of rays of sunlight through tall windows in black and white. That's always nice. There's a solid two-pronged character story but, in a complaint I feel I rarely get to toss out, the film is too short and doesn't prolong its narrative enough to be moving. It's got killer cinematography and every other component of the film is thoroughly and painfully fine.
Rated 21 Jan 2015
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 19 Jan 2015
83
93rd
A well-acted, refreshingly-shot, touching, and often very funny film.
Rated 19 Jan 2015
rushshirtrushshirt
Rated 03 May 2023
5
14th
Immaculately shot, but unrewarding. The protagonist's arc is unconvincing, and the film forsakes a genuine spiritual exploration with ample historical background for an oversimplified and stunted affair.
Rated 03 May 2023
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 20 Mar 2015
73
54th
Doesn't come full circle really, but there's still some great rumination on identity, religion, and commitment. The cinematography does an especially good job of getting these ideas across to the viewer.
Rated 20 Mar 2015
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 04 Apr 2024
70
56th
Just incredibly beautiful in every way. I don't know how someone can make every scene look like art, but having seen Pawlikowskis 'Cold War' before, I know he has that skill. Also incredible to discover that the main actress was just picked from the street? She's so good and expressive. It's simple, short and it looks beautiful. A story about finding your path and your roots and deciding your future, even if it might not be agreed upon by everyone. Just find the one that feels right for you.
Rated 04 Apr 2024
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 16 Feb 2014
7
57th
Bolstered by a low-key yet poetic aesthetic, Ida's growing curiosity and search for identity make for a compelling watch. But the eventual transition Pawlikowski subjects her to was rather brisk as it didn't seem to stem from any kind of personal realisation. Intimate if not totally satisfying art house flick.
Rated 16 Feb 2014
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 24 Dec 2014
95
93rd
Aesthetically and thematically, it recalls many of Bergman's greatest films, but with a formal precision that matches Antonioni (I'm pretty sure not a single set-up is ever repeated, something Antonioni always tried to achieve). A beautiful, moving film, austere but haunting, packed with painterly imagery and unforgettable heartbreak.
Rated 24 Dec 2014
burrrburrr
Rated 29 May 2018
85
70th
84.50+.50 = 85.00.
Rated 29 May 2018
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 13 May 2018
67
60th
A beautiful cinematography did not save a weak story.
Rated 13 May 2018
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 10 Jun 2015
76
84th
It took me a few days to work out what I thought of this film. Its message is sublime, in that the silence of the convent offers real meaning in contrast to the noise of secular life that hides the nasty and the thoughtless. I don't imagine such an interpretation would be all that welcome in the smartphone world.
Rated 10 Jun 2015
kavuKavu
Rated 08 Feb 2015
70
48th
Visually amazing, but the story and acting both leave something to hope for.
Rated 08 Feb 2015
lauftLäuft.
Rated 24 Sep 2015
95
98th
This is more like a painting.
Rated 24 Sep 2015
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 09 Jan 2015
61
16th
Ida is a beautifully shot film it's just too bad the film strings you along on this journey to find her parents just to have a very cliche and predictable ending. I loved how nice this looked in black and white and the shots they took were really good. I even liked some of the music with some great saxophone playing scenes. I just really didn't connect with the characters and just ended up being disappointed with Ida in the end...
Rated 09 Jan 2015
yiannosYiannos
Rated 12 Feb 2017
73
78th
(Rewatched 16/11/17): Comparisons to Dreyer and Bergman are inevitable but create unrealistic expectations. It is undeniably well crafted, thoughtful and perhaps even brave in how it addresses Poland's dark past, but it is a tad contrived and eager to please fans of this particular style of minimalist cinema. Much care has evidently gone into its compositions which capture movements on the frame's periphery, and Trzebuchowska makes a strong impression as Ida.
Rated 12 Feb 2017
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 31 May 2015
85
75th
Camera placement, especially how shots rest and are often askew from convention, is artful without coming off as pretentious. Almost every shot could be hung on a wall. And the story is engaging without hammering us with too much information.
Rated 31 May 2015
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 21 Jun 2015
79
66th
A very solemn story, told in a quiet, steady way which lets our attention rest on the pleasant cinematography and consistent pacing. Decent acting too, understated like the rest. The story is certainly not rushed. It is obviously a big reflection on history and peoples' lives - good, but not an essential film in my eyes, and not even the best by Pawlikowski.
Rated 21 Jun 2015
darkcloudDarkCloud
Rated 29 Jul 2017
90
83rd
Singularly intense.
Rated 29 Jul 2017
choco91Choco_91
Rated 29 Dec 2014
45
6th
I do not understand lots of european awards won by this picture. Poland got better movies but Ida looks like the best in the history.... The OScar nominee ? Do not be silly.
Rated 29 Dec 2014
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 08 Jan 2015
80
75th
Pawlikowski examines questions of ethnic identity, cultural uncertainty, and the conflict between Marxist-Leninist atheism and Catholicism through a narrative that works not only as a historical investigation but as one with strong connections to contemporary questions of such, too (particularly in the Middle East). Brilliantly photographed, the screen ratio not only replicates 1960s Polish cinema but, by juxtaposing open scenery with a tight frame, highlights the struggle for emancipation.
Rated 08 Jan 2015
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 22 Feb 2015
80
75th
It borders on self-consciously ARTSY, but it's the awesome performances that save it for me. And even if it is ARTSY, the cinematography is very, very good. It's aesthetically pleasing while (just barely) not being in-your-face.
Rated 22 Feb 2015
st_bernaSt. Berna
Rated 03 Feb 2015
70
53rd
Izleyen herkesin hemfikir olduğu üzere sinematografi hakikaten kusursuz, mekan seçimleri enfes. Ezber bozan kadraj stilini de çok estetik ve özgün buldum; bayıldım. Ama geri kalanı zayıf filmin. Senaryo ve oyunculuklar yetersiz. Baş roldeki kızın kısa süreli dönüşümünü ve gel-gitlerini de hiç inandırıcı ve ikna edici bulmadım.
Rated 03 Feb 2015
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 02 Jan 2020
83
86th
Stunning photography.
Rated 02 Jan 2020
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 19 May 2015
65
45th
Cinematography is great and the story is pretty good albeit very slow.
Rated 19 May 2015
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 13 Dec 2015
63
61st
Second-best Holocaust-themed road movie of the 2010s
Rated 13 Dec 2015
armilioArmilio
Rated 25 Mar 2015
60
28th
I don't know if it's common worldwide, but here in Italy we have this stereotype that polish cinema is always pessimistic e completely without irony. This film checks this stereotype. In the end, Ida has no trust in happiness and in life. So, if you are searching drama, you can find it here. But black & white screen doesn't makes a film visually good. And the plot is a classic road-movie, until the last 20 minutes. Watchable, but forgettable.
Rated 25 Mar 2015
patmanpatman
Rated 26 Feb 2015
55
31st
Now I regret all the times I wrote "beautifully shot" or "great cinematography" on previous reviews because now there is a new standard. Pawlikowski has written a powerful script that reflects on faith, identity and religion but unfortunately it doesn't have the impact it should have, especially on the most dramatic points in the movie.
Rated 26 Feb 2015
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 24 Feb 2018
70
42nd
Polonya, Rahibe, geçmiş, teyze, soykırım, yahudi, (Rahibe olan ve yeminine az süre kalan İda'nın teyzesi ile görüşmesi gerekir. Teyzesinden hikayesini öğrenen İda, teyzesi ile hikayesinin peşinden gider. SP Ailesi soykırım sırasında öldürülmüştür ve İda aslen Yahudidir. Evlerinde şimdi başkaları yaşamaktadır. Teyzesi ile İda ailesinin mezarını aramaya koyulur. SP AĞIR, hikaye yavaş ilerliyor ama izlenebilir. Siyah Beyaz
Rated 24 Feb 2018
kasperlKasperL
Rated 10 Dec 2014
70
65th
Beautiful to look at. But clinical to a fault.
Rated 10 Dec 2014
drrobertdr_Robert
Rated 26 Feb 2017
5
96th
Bitvis väl långsam, men bitvis är filmen också väldigt stark. Vackert foto, ful och skitig polsk landsbygd med mörka hemligheter. Manuskriptet lyckas på nåt märkligt men övertygande sätt gifta ihop tre genrer: roadmovien, övergången från flicka till kvinna och the holocaust. "Ida" är inte bara oerhört vacker, huvudrollsinnehavarens rolltolkning imponerar.
Rated 26 Feb 2017
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 04 Jan 2015
55
28th
A noviça curte Coltrane, pô!
Rated 04 Jan 2015
cinegeekdecinegeek.de
Rated 30 Mar 2016
90
85th
Ida verbeugt sich nicht nur einfach vor den Meisterwerken vergangener Zeiten, sondern erinnert das heutige Kino daran, es diesen Filmen gleich zu tun!(...) die ganze Rezension gibts auf der Filmempfehlungsseite unserer Videothek cinegeek.de
Rated 30 Mar 2016
chemical404chemical404
Rated 08 Jun 2015
59
55th
Too artsy in a very dry fashion for my taste. The story about a young nun who goes on a road trip to find out what happened to her jewish family during holocaust just does nothing to me. The B&W cinematography and especially framing is nothing short of masterful, though. All in all, the film is less than 90 minutes long; worth a watch on technical side alone.
Rated 08 Jun 2015
thehynesthehynes
Rated 24 Aug 2016
61
71st
who would have thought a Polish black & white film about the holocaust would be so gloomy?
Rated 24 Aug 2016
oskarhuoskarhu
Rated 04 May 2017
78
63rd
Ida is beautifully shot and the actors play their roles well. Never got exciting for me, as most scenes were quite boring despite the film's poetic nature being handled with style for the most part.
Rated 04 May 2017
mandymandy
Rated 06 Oct 2014
7
73rd
Mesmerizing - it is so beautifully filmed. Plenty to ponder but not a lot of content.
Rated 06 Oct 2014
jakeaestheteJakeAesthete
Rated 07 Jan 2016
49
46th
Well done for what it is I guess, but it all feels a bit Arthouse 101. It's really nicely shot, but almost too perfect in a way that verges on over-calculated and bloodless. The style reminded me a bit of mid-'70s Wenders, who I tend to feel similarly ambivalent about. The White Elephants win again.
Rated 07 Jan 2016
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 31 Dec 2014
84
79th
Those eyes!
Rated 31 Dec 2014
tamcamTamCam
Rated 08 Feb 2015
80
89th
Ida is a beautifully shot movie. And basically that's what it's about, since nothing much happens. Or so one might think. But the aesthetics, the few but well-written dialogues and the ambuguity that drift through the whole movie make it much more than can be seen at the first glance. Ida is slow, yet extremely intense and literally left me breathless at parts. Highly recommended!
Rated 08 Feb 2015
quantum_jQuantum J.
Rated 18 Feb 2020
84
78th
"Ben niye orada değilim?" “Bir şeyleri deneyimlemeden onu yapmamanın fedakarlık olduğunu nereden bilebiliriz ki?”
Rated 18 Feb 2020
bolivarbolivar
Rated 16 Nov 2019
80
89th
gorgeous cinematography although the unorthodox aspect ratio comes off as a bit of a gimmick. pawlikowski really needs to learn a thing or two about pacing. disregarding above, however, you cant deny what a great piece of film this is.
Rated 16 Nov 2019
icarusIcarus
Rated 28 Jan 2015
75
49th
While the film seemingly has all the elements to make it a true masterpiece (intriguing heroine, compelling story, strong visual sensibility), the end result leaves me wanting. I'm not sure I see a perspective here, and this is largely because the heroine remains an inaccessible mystery. The film is most successful in its first and second acts when the aunt has her greatest influence, inspiring some kind of reaction in Ida. In the end, it seems more sheen than substance.
Rated 28 Jan 2015
atlaragladiatlaragladı
Rated 26 Sep 2021
90
61st
Az süre çok etki. Pawlikowski yine süre olarak 80 dakikaya sığdırdığı hikayesini 2-3 saatlik hissettirme derinliğinde işliyor. Şiirsel Hüzün(poetic sadness) has görüntüleriyle basit gibi görünen bir hikayeye yönetmen dokunuşu yapıyor. Müzisyen ve müzik kullanımıyla olayı süslesede yönetmenin ağırlığı yine hikayenin önünde.
Rated 26 Sep 2021
vinegarbobVinegarBob
Rated 09 Jul 2014
85
89th
Very good overall, but the characterisation is a bit of a problem, as Ida isn't very interesting. The final act is half brilliant, half bland and tonally somewhat at odds with the rest of the film. Lovely black and white photography and good performances though - especially Agata Kulesza as Ida's aunt. In fact the film would have benefited quite a bit had she been the focus of the narrative from the beginning.
Rated 09 Jul 2014
bofbof
Rated 03 Jan 2015
85
92nd
Pawlikowski must have watched his share of Dreyer movies; the slow takes, the clsoe-ups, the black-and-white contrasts against backgrounds the characters can't do anythng about... Whether it's a convent wall or 20 years of history.
Rated 03 Jan 2015
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 31 Oct 2014
77
90th
Gone in the blink of an eye. But I still remember every framing.
Rated 31 Oct 2014
graveyardtangraveyardtan
Rated 12 Oct 2014
100
98th
Loved it.
Rated 12 Oct 2014
nuotionuotio
Rated 21 Nov 2016
65
83rd
I adored the photography and jazzy score. But, after all the hype and acclaim I was a bit underwhelmed. It is definitely worth seeing, but to me it's a short and simple film which suddenly became a critical darling. Story wise it doesn't offer any surprises and you can easily see where it's heading. I actually enjoyed Pawlikowski's previous film "My Summer of Love" more, but will definitely give "Ida" another chance as well. This time without the burden of expectations.
Rated 21 Nov 2016
larmorlarmor
Rated 27 Jan 2018
62
53rd
Great cinematography, but the story's a tad silly.
Rated 27 Jan 2018
rihreyrihrey
Rated 02 Feb 2022
70
93rd
Every single shot is so meticulously constructed, it's an absolute visual masterpiece
Rated 02 Feb 2022
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 09 Feb 2015
80
73rd
A tight and heartfelt narrative shot beautifully. Ida's wide-eyed innocence against an awful past is as stark or a contrast as many of the unique framing choices.
Rated 09 Feb 2015
jazzalohaJazzaloha
Rated 16 Sep 2014
70
68th
Young woman awakening to herself and the world around her, similar in that way to films like Ruby in Paradise or Movern Callar. The film also reminded me of Bela Tarr films, with the way it used black and white photography and silence; and Bresson's films, particularly the lead's performance. ps67
Rated 16 Sep 2014

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