# Momo (1986)

> A free-spirited girl challenges mysterious grey men who turn her leisurely village into a frantic economy of stolen time.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1592

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Family, Mystery
- Director: Johannes Schaaf
- Cast: Radost Bokel, Mario Adorf, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Leopoldo Trieste, Ninetto Davoli, Bruno Stori, Elide Melli, Francesco De Rosa
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091537/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, gentle, thoughtful, family movie night, reflective afternoon

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