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I'm Dead Right?
Desperate to sell her childhood home, Nikita, a queer South Asian woman, discovers what is making the house unsellable - the ghost of her recently deceased religious mother, who will do whatever it takes to get into Heaven.
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Plot Summary
In a small Calabrian town, a woman named Antonella grapples with the sudden and mysterious disappearance of her husband. As she navigates the secretive and close-knit community, she begins to uncover unsettling truths about her husband's life and the potentially dangerous circles he was involved in. The film follows her desperate search for answers, which leads her deeper into the town's complex social dynamics and the unwritten laws that govern it.
Critical Reception
Critically acclaimed for its atmospheric tension and powerful lead performance, 'I'm Dead Right?' was praised for its nuanced portrayal of a woman thrust into a world of danger and deception within a seemingly ordinary community. The film effectively builds suspense, drawing audiences into Antonella's isolating and increasingly perilous quest for the truth.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension and slow-burn suspense.
Vincenzo Manganelli's performance as the enigmatic husband was noted.
The film's depiction of small-town secrets and societal pressures was highlighted.
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Awards & Accolades
Screened at the Venice Film Festival in the Giornate degli Autori section.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Calabria, Italy, and director Jonas Carpignano aimed to capture the authentic atmosphere and social intricacies of the region.
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