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Pretextos
Marriage of Vienna, theater director, and Daniel, a geriatric physician, is in crisis. Both cling to their professional activity to fill the void in their lives agonizing. Their worlds seem antagonistic, their needs, different. Account of the worst loneliness: loneliness in the company, and on promises unfulfilled desires can not be met, but it becomes a good excuse to continue living despite everything.
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Plot Summary
A young woman finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and danger after her boyfriend's sudden disappearance. As she delves deeper into his secretive life, she uncovers a conspiracy that puts her own life at risk. She must race against time to uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
Pretextos received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the attempt at a thriller narrative while others found it to be unsatisfying.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a convoluted plot and a lack of suspense.
Performances are generally unconvincing, failing to engage the audience.
Despite a promising premise, the execution falls short of expectations.
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Fun Fact
The film was an independent production with a limited release, making detailed historical data and critical analysis scarce.
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