Viol@
Viol@

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Viol@

1998
Movie
92 min
Italian

Marta works for a poll company, listening all day to other people's dreams while leading a cold and solitary life. Having just cut off a long relationship, she tries an online sex chat under an alias, meeting a man who begins to advance more and more audacious requests, until they decide to discover their respective identities.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Torben BilleGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful, middle-aged woman finds her life upended when she reconnects with her childhood friend, a free-spirited artist. As their bond deepens, she is forced to confront her own desires and the life she has meticulously built. The film explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the courage to pursue happiness.

Critical Reception

Viola received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising the lead performances and the film's sensitive exploration of mid-life awakenings. Some found the pacing to be slow at times, but generally, it was considered a well-acted and thought-provoking drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong performances, particularly by Sofie Gråbøl.

  • Commended for its nuanced portrayal of a woman's self-discovery.

  • Some noted a deliberate, slow-burn narrative style.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a novel of the same name by Danish author Bent Haller.

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