Margarethe 89 vs Niccolò
Niccolò has the higher audience score (8.6/10 against 7/10 for Margarethe 89). Niccolò is the shorter watch at 5m compared with 18m. Margarethe 89 is the older of the two (2023 against 2025). Both are animation movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Margarethe 89 | Niccolò | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 8.6/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Length | 18m | 5m |
| Genres | Animation | Animation, Music |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Lucas Malbrun | Axelle Granet, Clémentine Di Prizio |
| Main cast | Lucas Prisor, Jochen Hägele, Anna Hedderich, Franz Liebig, Romane Meutelet | – |
Synopsis
Margarethe 89
Leipzig, 1989. Margarethe, a young punk opposed to the East German regime, is detained in a psychiatric hospital. She dreams of breaking out to join the man she loves - a punk musician named Heinrich. Though the regime's days may well be numbered, the Stasi informants are more present than ever.
Niccolò
A gifted musician's pursuit of fame traps him in the audience's demands—until a broken violin forces him to choose between hollow applause and true artistic freedom. A metaphorical tale of ambition and its consequences, Niccolo follows Niccolo, a talented musician consumed by a relentless desire for fame. As he climbs the ladder of success, he becomes a prisoner of the audience’s adoration, sacrificing his well-being for their applause.
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