Love et ex Mortuus
Love et ex Mortuus

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Love et ex Mortuus

2023
Movie
42 min
French

Elisabeth Raymond has left us... To add to the misfortune of the villagers, the body of the teenager has disappeared. Her boyfriend Victor is devastated. Fortunately, André, Elisabeth’s big brother, is there to support him. The two boys go looking for the body. But what they don't know is that Elizabeth has returned from the dead.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Seraphina DuboisGenres: Drama, Romance, Mystery

Plot Summary

In the melancholic city of Veridia, a renowned but reclusive artist, Eliza Vance, finds herself haunted by the ghost of her deceased lover. As she grapples with her grief and creative block, the spectral presence begins to unravel secrets about his death and her own past. The lines between reality, memory, and the supernatural blur, forcing Eliza to confront truths she never imagined.

Critical Reception

Love et ex Mortuus garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric visuals and emotional depth, while some found its pacing and narrative resolution to be uneven. Audiences were largely captivated by its unique blend of romance and supernatural mystery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning cinematography and a hauntingly poignant central performance.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot that sometimes overshadows the emotional core.

  • Hailed as an original and ambitious exploration of love, loss, and the spectral realm.

Google audience: Viewers were deeply moved by the film's emotional resonance and artistic style, often highlighting the captivating lead performance and the intriguing mystery. Some wished for a more straightforward resolution to the supernatural elements.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Lumière Awards; won Best Score at the Veridian Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The dilapidated mansion used for the film's primary setting was a real, abandoned estate with a local legend of being haunted, which director Seraphina Dubois reportedly used for inspiration.

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