Magma
Magma

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Magma

2017
Movie
13 min
Spanish

After a break in the darkness, a man comes to visit her. But something else is crawling in the room, maybe an animal. Through games and shadows, of dances and naked bodies, she begins to remember. The past, like magma, a mass of high temperature, begins to sprout from the bottom of the earth.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Tommaso FaustiGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a trip to an isolated island find their relationships tested by the confined space and rising tensions. What begins as a fun getaway quickly descends into a dramatic exploration of their individual desires and insecurities. As secrets surface, they must confront their true feelings for each other and decide if their friendships can survive the emotional 'magma' bubbling beneath the surface.

Critical Reception

Magma received a mixed reception, with critics appreciating its attempt to explore complex relationships but often finding the execution uneven. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some drawn to the emotional drama and others finding the pacing and character development lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambition in tackling relationship dynamics.

  • Criticized for an occasionally slow pace and underdeveloped character arcs.

  • The film's isolated setting was noted as both a strength and a source of claustrophobia.

Google audience: Audience feedback is limited, but general sentiment suggests appreciation for the dramatic themes, though some viewers found the narrative to be somewhat predictable or lacking in impactful moments.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location on a small island off the coast of Sardinia, contributing to its sense of isolation and claustrophobia.

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