A Revolution
A Revolution

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A Revolution

2023
Movie
19 min
Spanish

Mariana works in a call center. Her days are marked by insults from angry clients and long commutes in public transport without seeing daylight. After the sudden death of a coworker, she meets Irene, who begins sending her love poems. As she falls in love for the first time, Mariana slowly becomes immune to the hostile world around her, allowing herself to break her routine just a little.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users75%
Director: Joachim TrierGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman navigates the complexities of love, family, and existential dread in Oslo. As she grapples with her artistic ambitions and her relationships, she confronts profound questions about life's meaning and her place in the world. The film explores the emotional landscape of modern life with a raw and intimate portrayal of human connection.

Critical Reception

'A Revolution' received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its intimate portrayal of human emotions and strong performances, particularly from Noomi Rapace. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative somewhat meandering.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric direction and intimate character study.

  • Noomi Rapace delivers a compelling and nuanced performance.

  • Some critics noted the film's deliberate pace and philosophical undertones might not appeal to all viewers.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's emotional depth and Rapace's captivating performance, with many appreciating its thoughtful exploration of relationships and personal struggles. Some viewers found it to be too slow and introspective for their taste.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Worst Person in the World,' but it was changed for international distribution to 'A Revolution' to avoid confusion with the similarly titled 2021 film.

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