Gold Flakes
Gold Flakes

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Gold Flakes

1976
Movie
163 min
German

Werner Schroeter's rhapsody of excess leaps from 1949 Cuba to contemporary France to points in between, while its feverishly shifting visual style evokes and parodies everything from kitschy Mexican telenovelas to silent French art films.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: J. O. R. JonesGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A desperate father, burdened by debt and a failing business, becomes entangled in a dangerous scheme involving stolen gold. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he must confront the escalating risks and the moral compromises he's forced to make to protect his family. The situation quickly spirals out of control, leading to suspenseful encounters and a race against time.

Critical Reception

Gold Flakes was a modest thriller that garnered some attention for its gritty depiction of desperation and its suspenseful plotlines. While not a critical darling, it was often noted for its engaging pacing and solid performances, particularly from its lead actors. Audiences found it to be a competently made, albeit somewhat predictable, crime drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful narrative and tense atmosphere.

  • Cited for competent performances that anchor the dramatic stakes.

  • Seen as a solid, if unoriginal, entry in the crime thriller genre.

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Fun Fact

The film's low budget meant that some of the prop gold was reportedly made from painted plaster or foil-wrapped chocolate, adding a touch of irony to its theme.

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