Oleanna
Whatever side you take, you're wrong.
Directed by David Mamet
Produced by Channel Four Films, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
A claustrophobic two-character power struggle that interrogates consent, authority, and interpretation through escalating accusation and counter-accusation.
Carol, a college student, comes to John's office, her professor, to discuss the grade she has received for one of her papers.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Oleanna
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Oleanna
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Oleanna, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Oleanna, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Oleanna, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
