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80000 Thoughts
80,000 Thoughts is a poetic autobiographical and fictional film about testing oneself and one's possibilities—sexually, gender-wise, and bodily—conveyed through dance, music, poetry, and images. It is also a personal story about the narrator's traumas and memories, her love affair and one-time crush, God, drugs, missing her mother, and violence and abuse. Director Michele Mwikali Lauritsen deftly employs crackling prose to position her film in the impossible—and refreshing—position between the gallery-smart contemporary art of the time and a more accessible and popular format.
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Plot Summary
A young woman's life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes entangled with a mysterious man, leading to a journey of self-discovery and emotional turmoil. The film explores themes of love, obsession, and the complexities of human relationships.
Critical Reception
80000 Thoughts received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its bold themes and performances, while others criticized its pacing and predictable narrative. Audience reception was similarly divided.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw and emotional portrayal of relationships.
Criticized for its slow pace and melodramatic elements.
Performances were generally seen as a strong point, particularly by the lead actors.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 80000 Thoughts are scarce, but available feedback suggests a divided opinion, with some appreciating the film's intense emotional core while others found it overly dramatic.
Fun Fact
The film's title, '80000 Thoughts', is a metaphorical representation of the overwhelming and often contradictory internal monologues that people experience in their relationships.
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