Something in the Way

A young poet named "The Poet" travels to a remote Chilean village, drawn by stories of a mystical woman. He becomes increasingly obsessed with her and the strange, spiritual energy of the place. As he delves deeper into the village's secrets and his own artistic desires, the lines between reality, delusion, and the supernatural begin to blur. His journey becomes a descent into the dark, hidden aspects of the human psyche and the mysteries of the natural world.

Something in the Way garnered critical attention for its unique atmosphere and enigmatic storytelling, though its challenging narrative structure and slow pacing divided audiences and critics alike. It was praised for its artistic ambition and striking visuals, but some found it overly abstract and difficult to fully grasp. The film is considered a cult favorite within independent cinema circles.

• Visually arresting and thematically rich, offering a unique cinematic experience.

• An enigmatic and often hypnotic exploration of obsession and the surreal.

• Can be slow-moving and frustratingly opaque for some viewers.

Google audience: Audience reviews are limited, with some appreciating its artistic merit and atmospheric tension, while others found its abstract nature and deliberate pacing to be a barrier to engagement.

Selected for the Official Competition at the Locarno Film Festival.

The film was shot on location in the remote desert regions of northern Chile, with the harsh and beautiful landscape playing a significant role in establishing the movie's unsettling atmosphere.