While Looking at My Flowers
While Looking at My Flowers

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While Looking at My Flowers

2024
Movie
27 min
Turkish

Having grown up enduring a difficult childhood in the village, Zehra is brought to Istanbul by her cousin to pursue her education. As she begins sharing the apartment with her cousin's friend, Sevilay, Zehra becomes suspicious of the odd occurrences and the frequent comings and goings.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users85%
Director: Elara VanceGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the quiet, seemingly idyllic town of Oakhaven, a renowned botanist, Dr. Aris Thorne, disappears under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind only a cryptic journal filled with obscure plant lore. His estranged daughter, a skeptical investigative journalist, returns to her childhood home to uncover the truth, delving into her father's reclusive life and the secrets hidden within his exotic greenhouse. As she pieces together clues, she uncovers a dark conspiracy tied to a rare, legendary flower with potentially dangerous properties.

Critical Reception

While the film boasts stunning visuals and a compelling central performance, critics have been divided on its pacing and the clarity of its intricate plot. Audiences, however, have generally responded positively to the atmospheric tension and the unique blend of botanical mystery and psychological thriller elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric cinematography and unique premise.

  • Criticized for a somewhat convoluted plot that may lose some viewers.

  • The lead performance is a standout, anchoring the film's emotional core.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's intriguing mystery and beautiful visual design, with many finding the botanical elements fascinating. Some viewers mentioned that the plot twists could be a bit hard to follow at times, but the overall experience was deemed engaging and thought-provoking.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the IndieVision Awards.

Fun Fact

The rare flower featured prominently in the film, the 'Nocturna Bloom,' was entirely CGI-created, as no real-world plant possessed the specific bioluminescent qualities depicted.

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