I Wasn’t Cheating
I Wasn’t Cheating

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I Wasn’t Cheating

2016
Movie
15 min
Arabic

Sulaiman, a high-school student, is accused of cheating during an Arabic exam and he has to convince the vice-principal that he wasn’t and get his full grade instead of a zero. His journey isn’t as easy as it seems.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Ilya V. KholodnovGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman finds herself in a dangerous situation after a passionate affair with a married man turns into a twisted game of manipulation and deceit. As the stakes escalate, she must fight for her survival against a powerful and obsessive adversary who will stop at nothing to control her fate. The film explores the dark consequences of obsession and the blurred lines between love, desire, and destruction.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics pointing to its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised its attempt at a psychological thriller, the execution was largely seen as falling short of its ambitious premise. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some finding it a suspenseful watch while others were disappointed by its predictable twists and lack of emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy for its attempt at suspense but ultimately hampered by a weak script.

  • Lacks the necessary depth in character development to make the emotional stakes believable.

  • The film's pacing and predictable plot twists detract from its potential as a thriller.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce and largely unavailable, making it difficult to ascertain a specific audience consensus. However, the limited available feedback suggests a divided audience, with some viewers finding it an adequate thriller while others were critical of its storytelling.

Fun Fact

The film was made on a very low budget, with much of the production relying on independent funding and a largely unknown cast.

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