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The Clockwork Heart

The Clockwork Heart

2017
Animation Drama Romance Science Fiction
3 min NR USA
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Sometimes the heart follows its own rhythm and life has to fit in around that

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Damien Rochow

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

thought-provoking emotional tender introspective quiet character-driven resonant understated sincere melancholic affirming

Reviews

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 12, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A quietly luminous gem, 'The Clockwork Heart' is a profound testament to the unpredictable currents of human emotion. The film masterfully captures the essence of a heart that beats to its own drum, compelling life itself to adjust.…

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Julian Croft
Apr 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Clockwork Heart' presents a philosophical quandary wrapped in a gentle narrative. The idea that our emotional core can steer the course of our lives, forcing external circumstances to adapt, is compelling. The film’s tone feels measured, encouraging…

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Isobel Finch
Apr 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that understands the quiet revolutions of the soul. 'The Clockwork Heart' is a beautifully realised piece that trusts its audience to engage with its delicate themes. The direction, though unseen, must have fostered an…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 12, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

One approaches 'The Clockwork Heart' with the expectation of a nuanced emotional drama, but the result is a film that feels adrift. The premise, that the heart dictates life's path, is certainly intriguing, yet the execution seems to…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'The Clockwork Heart' offers a tender, if somewhat understated, exploration of emotional autonomy. The film’s central conceit, that life must bend to the heart’s own peculiar beat, provides a fertile ground for character study. While the direction remains…

FAQs

The film's plot summary, 'Sometimes the heart follows its own rhythm and life has to fit in around that,' suggests a narrative that prioritises emotional logic and character introspection over intricate plotting. It points towards a more thematic and character-driven approach, where the unfolding of events is dictated by internal feelings rather than a series of complex external conflicts or twists. The focus appears to be on the internal journey and its consequences.