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Alteration
Rustam is a Soviet soldier from Uzbekistan who has been drafted for the Afghanistan war. In the war, he experiences the harsh reality of being unable to categorize the friendly and enemy forces into good and evil.
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Plot Summary
A Parisian woman, recovering from a difficult separation, seeks solace by renting a secluded house in the countryside. Her attempts at peace are shattered when she realizes she is not alone, and a mysterious presence begins to subtly manipulate her reality. As the lines between her past trauma and present fear blur, she must confront the psychological terror unfolding around her.
Critical Reception
Alteration received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who largely praised its atmospheric tension and Léa Drucker's compelling performance. Some reviewers found the pacing to be deliberate, while others appreciated its psychological depth and unsettling narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense psychological atmosphere.
Léa Drucker's performance is a standout.
Some found the deliberate pacing to be a drawback.
Google audience: Audience reception data for Alteration on Google is not widely available.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the French countryside, contributing to its isolated and unsettling atmosphere.
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