# A Hidden Life (2019)

> An Austrian farmer’s quiet refusal to serve Hitler becomes a searching Malickian meditation on conscience, faith, love, and moral courage.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/268865

## Facts

- Runtime: 173 min
- Genres: History, Drama, War
- Director: Terrence Malick
- Cast: August Diehl, Valerie Pachner, Maria Simon, Karin Neuhäuser, Tobias Moretti, Ulrich Matthes, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Nyqvist
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5827916/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: contemplative, mournful, austere, reflective viewing, historical film night

## Synopsis

A courageous farmer stands firm against tyranny, driven by love and faith.

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