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Dolls
Iska, Karolína, and Vendula are eighteen-year-old girls who have just graduated from high school. Not wanting to let go of their carefree student lives or their friendship, they plan to hitchhike to Holland, where they've arranged to work on a farm for three months. But Vojta, Iska's little brother and her father's right hand man, joins the trio against their will. He becomes a witness as well as a catalyst for the breakup of their friendship - for the girls recognize that time cannot be stopped. Dolls is a story about searching for love and finding oneself in the volatile time of late adolescence.
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Plot Summary
A collection of interconnected tales exploring the dark side of human desire and obsession, revolving around dolls that hold a sinister connection to their owners. The film weaves together stories of a failed businessman, a lonely puppet maker, and a pop star, each facing the consequences of their obsessions.
Critical Reception
Dolls received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its visual artistry and unique storytelling but found its narrative structure sometimes disjointed. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its unconventional approach to themes of love and loss, while others found it melancholic and slow-paced.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stunning visual style and poetic exploration of love and regret.
Critiqued for its fragmented narrative that can be challenging to follow.
Appreciated for its unique blend of fantasy and melancholic human drama.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's beautiful cinematography and its poignant, albeit somber, exploration of human connections and the passage of time. Some found the interconnected stories compelling, while others wished for a more straightforward plot.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film was inspired by a song of the same name by the Japanese musician Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, which tells a similar tale of lovers separated by time and circumstance.
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