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Camel(s)
A man in a borrowed SUV picks up a woman outside Seoul’s domestic airport and drives her to a small enclave of restaurants, nightclubs and motels on the west coast. Both are middle-aged and married to other people, and know little about each other’s lives. After a seafood dinner and a visit to a karaoke lounge, they go to bed together for the first (and maybe last) time.
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Plot Summary
A group of men embark on a bizarre and often unsettling road trip across Europe in a van, encountering strange situations and characters. The journey becomes a surreal exploration of masculinity, social norms, and the absurdities of life. Their interactions are marked by awkwardness, dark humor, and moments of profound existential questioning.
Critical Reception
Camel(s) is a challenging and unconventional film that polarized critics upon its release. While some lauded its unique directorial voice and unflinching exploration of themes, others found it too abstract and impenetrable. Audiences were similarly divided, with many appreciating its boldness and dark wit, while others were put off by its bleakness and lack of conventional narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique and unsettling atmosphere.
Noted for its dark humor and exploration of masculinity.
Criticized by some for its abstract nature and lack of clear narrative.
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Fun Fact
Yorgos Lanthimos's debut feature film, Camel(s) was shot on 16mm film, contributing to its distinct visual texture.
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