Movie spotlight
Proportion
From the moment a girl goes to her in-laws house, an evil force called violence surrounds her. In this story too, a girl is going to her in-laws house after marriage. A character named "Violence" starts giving bad advice to the girl's husband, father, father-in-law, mother-in-law. But nobody cares about Violence. At one point the Violence erupted with various attempts to enter the girl's in-laws' house. Finally, the Violence is seen to be dormant. Lutfar Rahman George played the role of Violence. Filmmaker Shamim Akhtar said about the film, “Everyone overplays the negative things. This film is an exception. Because, the entire film tells a positive story."
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Plot Summary
A man finds himself entangled in a mysterious series of events after inheriting a remote estate. As he delves deeper into the secrets of the property and its inhabitants, the lines between reality and delusion begin to blur. He must confront unsettling truths about his own past and the nature of perception.
Critical Reception
Proportion received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and enigmatic narrative, while others found its deliberate pacing and ambiguous storytelling to be frustrating. Audience reactions were similarly divided, appealing to those who enjoy avant-garde and psychological thrillers.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its haunting atmosphere and unsettling mystery.
Criticized for its slow pacing and often incomprehensible plot.
Appreciated by viewers who enjoy ambiguous and thought-provoking cinema.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Proportion are scarce, but those available suggest a film that polarizes viewers, with some finding it a masterclass in suspense and others deeming it overly obscure and difficult to follow.
Fun Fact
Although often associated with the French New Wave due to its non-linear narrative and thematic concerns, Alain Robbe-Grillet's work, including Proportion, is more accurately categorized under the Nouveau Roman literary movement.
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