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Media Not Found

2022
Movie
75 min
English

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Alexei PetrovGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A reclusive archivist discovers a hidden connection between a series of unsolved disappearances and a forgotten historical event through cryptic documents. As he delves deeper, he finds himself targeted by a shadowy organization determined to keep the truth buried. His investigation leads him down a perilous path, blurring the lines between past and present, sanity and paranoia.

Critical Reception

The Obscured received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its intricate plot and atmospheric tension, though some critics found its pacing occasionally uneven. Audiences were generally captivated by its mystery elements and strong performances, particularly from Isabelle Moreau.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling mystery and suspenseful atmosphere.

  • Lauded for strong lead performances and intricate, thought-provoking plot.

  • Some noted slow pacing in the second act as a minor drawback.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlighted the film's intellectual engagement and the satisfying unfolding of its central mystery. Many appreciated the suspense and the effective performances, though a small number found certain plot twists predictable.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Screenplay at the Fantasia Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The set design for the archivist's apartment was inspired by the labyrinthine archives of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris.

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