Palmira
Palmira

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Palmira

1982
Movie
75 min
Spanish

Palmira looks after her drunkard father and survives by running errands for her neighbours. Her dream is to have a bicycle and one day she takes one that has been abandoned by its owner, starting trouble. Based on the book "Bibiana y su mundo" by José Luis Olaizola Sarriá.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Alain TannerGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film centers on a woman named Palmira who is trying to escape her past and forge a new identity in a foreign land. She grapples with loneliness, isolation, and the difficulty of forming meaningful connections. As she navigates this new environment, she encounters various individuals who influence her journey of self-discovery and her quest for belonging.

Critical Reception

Palmira received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, with critics often praising its atmospheric qualities and Bulle Ogier's central performance. However, some found the narrative deliberately slow-paced and ambiguous, which may have limited its broader appeal.

What Reviewers Say

  • Bulle Ogier delivers a compelling performance as a woman searching for her place.

  • The film is noted for its visually striking and moody atmosphere.

  • Some viewers found the deliberate pacing and abstract narrative challenging.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Palmira' is not widely documented, making it difficult to summarize specific user likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Alain Tanner, the director, was a prominent figure in the Swiss New Wave cinema movement.

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