Content & Trigger Warnings for Papillon (1973)
6 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Papillon (1973) contains 6 content warnings : Wrongful imprisonment, Blood / medical gore, Confined spaces (claustrophobia), Drowning / underwater scenes, Gore / graphic violence, Torture.
The most severe warning is for Wrongful imprisonment (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Wrongful imprisonment | 5/5 | Depicted | The entire film centers on a man imprisoned on Devil's Island for a crime he claims he didn't commit, enduring brutal penal colony conditions including solitary confinement |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Blood / medical gore | 3/5 | Depicted | Violence and injuries sustained during prison life and escape attempts involve visible blood |
| Confined spaces (claustrophobia) | 3/5 | Depicted | Extended solitary confinement in extremely small cells is shown. |
| Drowning / underwater scenes | 2/5 | Depicted | Ocean escape sequences involve dangerous water situations. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 2/5 | Depicted | Violent scenes depicting harsh prison conditions. |
| Torture | 3/5 | Depicted | Brutal prison conditions including solitary confinement and physical punishment. |
Other
The entire film centers on a man imprisoned on Devil's Island for a crime he claims he didn't commit, enduring brutal penal colony conditions including solitary confinement
Phobias & Sensory
Violence and injuries sustained during prison life and escape attempts involve visible blood
Extended solitary confinement in extremely small cells is shown.
Violence & Physical Harm
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