Reminiscências
Reminiscências

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Reminiscências

2010
Movie
19 min
Portuguese

Léo finds an old photograph dated the same day he was born. Intrigued, he sets off in search of what he thinks is a fragment of his past.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Lisa GottliebGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A middle-aged man, haunted by the disappearance of his wife years ago, revisits memories of their past through old photographs and home videos. As he delves deeper into his recollections, he begins to question the reality of his memories and the truth behind her vanishing. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the subjective nature of memory.

Critical Reception

Reminiscence received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its emotional depth and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Scott Glenn. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative somewhat underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its poignant exploration of memory and loss.

  • Scott Glenn's performance is a standout, carrying the emotional weight of the film.

  • Some critics found the plot predictable and the pacing deliberate.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's emotional resonance and thoughtful examination of grief and remembrance. Many viewers connected with the protagonist's journey and found the performances compelling, though a segment of the audience felt the story could have benefited from more clarity.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Lisa Gottlieb, is also known for her work on the cult classic horror film 'Cujo'.

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