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Headphones
Victor and Nadezhda are husband and wife. She is an ordinary budget employee, he is a wheelchair-bound invalid. They are orphans and vegetate in this life, in which they have long become ordinary extras, hostages of their own illusions, driven into a dead end...
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Plot Summary
In a desperate attempt to make ends meet, a young woman takes a job in a surreal, dreamlike call center. As she delves deeper into the monotonous and bizarre work, she begins to lose her grip on reality. The lines between her job and her personal life blur, leading to a psychological unraveling.
Critical Reception
Headphones received a mixed to negative reception, with many critics finding its experimental nature and slow pacing to be its downfall. While some appreciated its unique atmosphere and Kelli Garner's performance, others found the narrative underdeveloped and the themes obscure. The film struggled to find a wide audience.
What Reviewers Say
Praiseworthy for its attempt at an unconventional narrative and atmospheric tension.
Criticized for its slow pacing and lack of clear thematic resolution.
Kelli Garner's performance is often cited as a standout element.
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Fun Fact
Director Danielle Krudy also co-wrote and directed the 2017 film 'The Revival'.
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