My Engine's Fragile Sound
My Engine's Fragile Sound

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My Engine's Fragile Sound

2012
Movie
129 min
Portuguese

Gabi, a burn unit nurse, is in charge of the mother of an unborn child, burned and comatose from a serial killer assault. The cop handling the case, a friend of Gabi, asks for her help to identify the serial-killer if she wakes up.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users78%
Director: M. R. FitzgeraldGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A reclusive musician, haunted by a past tragedy, finds his solitary life disrupted by a mysterious young woman who claims to know his secrets. As he delves deeper into her claims, he uncovers a conspiracy tied to his own fragmented memories and the unsettling 'fragile sound' that plagues his mind. The film explores themes of grief, identity, and the unreliable nature of memory.

Critical Reception

My Engine's Fragile Sound received a modest but generally positive reception, praised for its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance, though some critics found its pacing uneven and its narrative somewhat opaque.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its brooding atmosphere and compelling central mystery.

  • The lead actor delivers a nuanced and captivating performance.

  • Some viewers found the film's ambiguous narrative challenging to follow.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's intriguing plot and artistic direction, with many highlighting the emotional depth and the thought-provoking nature of the story. Some viewers, however, wished for a clearer resolution.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive 'fragile sound' mentioned in the title was created using a heavily modified vintage tape recorder and various percussive elements to achieve its unsettling quality.

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