# Toto the Hero (1991)

> A dying man turns a lifetime of envy, lost love, and uncertain memories into an absurdly tender revenge fantasy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/38589

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
- Director: Jaco Van Dormael
- Cast: Michel Bouquet, Thomas Godet, Gisela Uhlen, Jo De Backer, Mireille Perrier, Sandrine Blancke, Peter Böhlke, Didier Ferney
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103105/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, bittersweet, whimsical, reflective evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A tale of envy and revenge unfolds as a man confronts the life he believes was stolen from him.

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