Splittrad
Splittrad

Movie spotlight

Splittrad

2023
Movie
26 min
Swedish

When Saddam Hussein is captured, Malik's family moves back to Iraq from Sweden. Upon arriving Malik starts experiencing the same feeling of foreignness as he did in Sweden. What is home? What does it feel like, what does it mean to belong.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users75%
Director: Thomas BoissyGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Following a traumatic event, a young woman grapples with fragmented memories and a pervasive sense of unease. As she tries to piece together what happened, she uncovers a dark secret that threatens to unravel her reality. The film explores themes of identity, trauma, and the struggle for truth in a world that seems determined to keep it hidden.

Critical Reception

Splittrad has received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and lead performance, while some found the plot occasionally convoluted. Audience reception has been generally favorable, appreciating the film's psychological depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong central performance.

  • Some reviewers found the narrative complex, occasionally detracting from the overall impact.

  • Explores psychological themes with a compelling, albeit sometimes opaque, narrative.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a thought-provoking thriller with an engaging plot and a captivating lead. Some viewers noted that the story required close attention to fully appreciate its nuances.

Fun Fact

The film's sound design was meticulously crafted to enhance the sense of psychological unease, utilizing unsettling ambient noises and distorted audio cues.

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