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Watch Them Fall
Marti is a famous war photographer, but he was badly wounded during his last working trip to Syria and, after that, he is no longer the same. He suffers from severe depression, he's addicted to drug and his marriage is getting ruined. In order to get through his personal crisis Marti decides to undergo a session of shamanic hypnosis. The apparently innocuous technique opens the door to a world of hallucinations and violence where errors and mistakes of the past risk to destroy Marti's life. Set in a dark and gloomy New York, 'Watch them fall' is the story of a man who tries to redeem himself from his past sins even if it could mean to lose everything, also his own life.
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Plot Summary
Set in the tumultuous period of Italian history following World War I, the film chronicles the intertwined lives of several individuals navigating the rise of fascism and the ensuing social upheaval. It focuses on themes of political polarization, moral compromise, and the struggle for individual identity amidst a nation on the brink of profound change. The narrative explores the personal sacrifices and difficult choices made by those caught in the crossfire of history.
Critical Reception
Watch Them Fall received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its historical scope and performances, though some found its pacing uneven. Audiences generally appreciated its dramatic portrayal of a pivotal era in Italian history.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambition in tackling a complex historical period.
Performances by the lead actors were frequently highlighted as a strong point.
Some reviews noted a tendency towards melodrama and a lack of narrative cohesion.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a larger television miniseries project by Giacomo Battiato that explored significant moments in 20th-century Italian history.
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