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Artifice
Artifice explores the delayering of the performative facade to reveal the generational and societal trauma that artists internalize. The performers struggle to grapple with the “characters” they have created in a bid to win the attention and approval of their community turned audience. As they begin to strip away the false layers, they both confront and embrace their primal selves in a process and practice of healing.
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Plot Summary
A man grapples with his past and identity after a traumatic event. As he tries to piece together fragmented memories, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and conspiracy. The film explores themes of memory, reality, and the struggle for self-discovery.
Critical Reception
Artifice received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its ambitious concept and visual style, while others criticized its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the psychological thriller elements and others finding the narrative confusing.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts a complex narrative about memory and identity.
Visuals are noted by some, but the plot is often deemed confusing.
Performances, particularly from the lead, are sometimes highlighted but not enough to elevate the film.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in Utah, with several scenes filmed in Salt Lake City.
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