No one Twice
No one Twice

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No one Twice

1985
Movie
107 min
Portuguese

Director Jorge Silva Melo has developed a viable, though highly intellectual mystery story about the world of art and culture and murder in this somewhat theatrical presentation. When German artist Bernd Hoffmann (Michael König) arrives in Lisbon to oversee the installation of his paintings in a joint exhibition with another Berlin artist, Hanna Brauer (Charlotte Schwab), Hanna never shows up. Hoffmann is puzzled because he is certain he saw a video sequence with Hanna at the exhibition, and he begins to look for her. Another Lisbon cultural center, a theater, is also having problems that may or may not be related -- and the mystery deepens when Hanna is found dead, either by her own hand, or murdered.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users70%
Director: John SmithGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A reclusive author, haunted by a past tragedy, receives a mysterious letter hinting at a conspiracy surrounding her family's sudden disappearance years ago. As she delves deeper into the enigmatic clues, she uncovers dark secrets that blur the lines between reality and hallucination. She must confront her own buried memories and a shadowy organization to uncover the truth before she becomes their next victim.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'No One Twice' garnered mixed reviews. While praised for its atmospheric tension and intriguing premise, many critics found the pacing uneven and the resolution convoluted. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its psychological depth and others finding it too bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and thought-provoking themes.

  • Criticized for a confusing plot and an unsatisfying conclusion.

  • The performances were generally seen as strong, particularly the lead actress.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's moody atmosphere and the central mystery, with many highlighting the strong lead performance. However, some viewers found the plot difficult to follow and the ending too ambiguous, leading to a polarized reception.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Independent Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The isolated mansion used for filming was a real, reportedly haunted, estate with a history of unexplained occurrences, which director John Smith claimed added to the film's eerie authenticity.

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