Possession

A woman abruptly leaves her husband and son, revealing a dark secret that leads her husband down a path of obsessive investigation into her new life. His search uncovers a disturbing and surreal entanglement with a mysterious, otherworldly entity.

Possession is a deeply polarizing film, often cited for its extreme intensity and disturbing subject matter. While some critics lauded its raw emotional power and visceral horror, others found it excessively graphic and gratuitous. It has since gained a significant cult following for its unique approach to themes of love, obsession, and madness.

• A viscerally disturbing and emotionally raw exploration of a relationship's implosion.

• Features powerhouse performances, particularly from Isabelle Adjani, that are unforgettable.

• The film's surreal and graphic nature makes it challenging but ultimately rewarding for some viewers.

Google audience: Viewers often praise the intense performances and the film's unique, albeit disturbing, exploration of psychological breakdown and obsession. However, many find the graphic content and unsettling themes to be extremely difficult to watch.

Isabelle Adjani won the Best Actress award at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival for her performance.

The infamous subway scene, in which Anna crawls through a tunnel and gives birth, was filmed in a real, operational subway station in Berlin.