They Have Changed Their Face
They Have Changed Their Face

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They Have Changed Their Face

1971
Movie
96 min
Italian

A mid-level automotive company employee is summoned to the mountain villa of owner Giovanni Nosferatu, only to discover a glossy netherworld where capitalism is the new vampirism, and escape may be impossible.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users85%
Director: Roman PolanskiGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, desperate for a new life, undergoes a radical plastic surgery to alter her appearance. However, her new face brings her into a mysterious and terrifying world of intrigue and danger. As she tries to escape her past, she finds herself entangled in a web of secrets she never imagined. The transformation becomes a descent into a nightmare from which there may be no waking.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and performances, particularly Deneuve's. Some found the plot convoluted, but the overall mood and visual style were generally appreciated.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • The film's psychological depth and visual artistry were highlighted.

  • Some critics noted a confusing narrative structure.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the compelling performance by Catherine Deneuve, finding it a captivating and eerie cinematic experience.

Fun Fact

Roman Polanski reportedly clashed with the producers during filming, leading to significant creative differences over the film's direction and ending.

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