Boxes
Anna, 50 years old, moves into her new house. Rooms are full of boxes which contain a lot of things and plenty of memories. Anna has lived many lives and her past comes out of these boxes. Her parents surely, but also her children and their fathers, the living and the dead. In this breakneck period of her life, time is running faster and faster and Anna takes a run-up to face the past and try to go towards the future. And, maybe, to manage to still believe in love?
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Plot Summary
In this introspective drama, a young man named Dimitri grapples with his past and his relationships. After his mother's death, he inherits a house filled with boxes, each containing fragments of his memories and unresolved family issues. As he sorts through them, he confronts his complicated relationship with his father and his own identity.
Critical Reception
Boxes received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Kechiouche's raw and personal performance and the film's intimate portrayal of grief and memory. However, some found the narrative to be slow-paced and overly introspective.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its authentic and emotional exploration of memory and loss.
- Some viewers found the film's pacing to be too deliberate.
- Kechiouche's performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
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Fun Fact
Salim Kechiouche, who also directed and starred in 'Boxes', drew heavily from his own personal experiences and family history to craft the film's narrative.
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