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Dark at Noon
In this mystical comedy, Felicien has traveled to Portugal from France soon after the end of the First World War. It seems that his recently deceased father had invested a lot of money in a factory located in a remote village, and he has come to evaluate that investment. He gets some clues to the real situation in the town when the man driving his coach refuses to go any further and leaves him on a section of road which is practically paved with abandoned crutches. After a short trek, he meets up with the local dignitary who is to show him around, and he meets a priest and an artist. The priest gives a further clue to the events taking place in the village when he indicates that he's completely exasperated with the endless miracles that seem to be taking place. From that point onward, amazing coincidences, visions and miracles take place in great numbers.
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Plot Summary
In a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere, a young man named Aurelio finds himself drawn into a labyrinthine investigation surrounding the disappearance of his father. He navigates a world filled with enigmatic characters and unsettling events, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination as he seeks answers.
Critical Reception
Raoul Ruiz's 'Dark at Noon' is a visually striking and thematically complex film that divided critics upon its release. It is often praised for its artistic merit and Mastroianni's compelling performance, though some found its narrative elusive and its surrealism challenging.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dreamlike atmosphere and striking visuals.
Applauded for Marcello Mastroianni's performance.
Criticized by some for its opaque narrative and challenging surrealism.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on a novel of the same name by Claude Ollier.
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