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Teambuilding
A frothy comedy about life in the corporation, about the challenges of building a career and those of consolidating and motivating a team. The film, a satire of corporate life, reveals the events of a team building in which the robotic corporativism unleash themselves and unleash themselves by showing their human side.
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Plot Summary
Four Iranian women attend a corporate teambuilding retreat in the mountains, expecting a typical corporate exercise. However, they soon discover that the retreat has a much more sinister and surreal agenda. As they navigate the bizarre challenges and escalating paranoia, their individual struggles and hidden secrets begin to surface.
Critical Reception
Teambuilding received a mixed to positive reception from critics, often praised for its unique premise and atmospheric tension. Some found the film's allegorical nature to be thought-provoking, while others felt the pacing could be uneven. Audiences generally appreciated its unconventional approach to storytelling and its exploration of themes like power dynamics and conformity.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and surreal, allegorical elements.
Some critics noted a slow burn that might not appeal to all viewers.
The film's exploration of power dynamics within a corporate setting was highlighted as a strength.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not widely available for this film.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Film at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in a remote, mountainous area, adding to its isolated and claustrophobic atmosphere.
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