Cobalto
Cobalto

Movie spotlight

Cobalto

2023
Movie
21 min
Spanish

Damián returns injured to the apartment he lived in with Uriel. Both of them avoid talking about what happened, but the memories that linger throughout the place they once called home become present. The longing for that idyllic past becomes an anguish for both, who are forced to coexist once again.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Kike MaílloGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

In a near future where humanity faces extinction, Dr. Elena Vicente leads a desperate mission to save the planet. She is tasked with transporting a crucial element, 'Cobalto', to a remote research facility. Along the perilous journey, she must confront both external threats and her own internal demons, as the fate of the world rests on her success.

Critical Reception

Cobalto received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its ambitious science fiction concepts and strong performances, particularly from Belén Rueda. However, some found the pacing to be uneven and the narrative occasionally convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thought-provoking sci-fi premise and visual style.

  • Belén Rueda's performance is highlighted as a significant strength.

  • Some viewers found the plot's complexities challenging to follow.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented, but discussions often focus on the film's ambitious attempt to tackle existential themes within a science fiction framework.

Fun Fact

The film explores themes of climate change and human resilience, presenting a stark vision of a future that is both technologically advanced and environmentally challenged.

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