Ident
Explores the nature of man, not only with feet of clay, but with a face of clay as well. Within a colourless city of walls, corridors, and small rooms, a man makes his way from home to work, then to a bar, and then, by a stroke of luck, into an outdoors of space, fresh air, and colour. Along the way, he changes his face to fit his surroundings, interacts with his dog, argues with co-workers, and gossips at a bar. His altering of his visage suggests a two-faced nature, and his stepping into the outdoors provides the ultimate test of his real identity.
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Plot Summary
Two young men, one from a privileged background and the other a troubled runaway, form an unlikely friendship. Their bond is tested by societal pressures, personal demons, and a dangerous situation that forces them to confront their own identities and futures.
Critical Reception
Ident is a lesser-known made-for-television drama that explores themes of friendship, identity, and socioeconomic disparity. While it offered a thoughtful narrative and solid performances from its young cast, it received a generally muted critical response, often overlooked amidst more prominent releases of the era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its exploration of contrasting lives and burgeoning friendship.
- Noted for the earnest performances of its lead actors.
- Criticized for a somewhat predictable narrative arc.
Google audience: Audience reception for "Ident" is not widely documented on Google platforms. However, where available, viewers often comment on the film's attempt to portray relatable struggles of young adulthood and the complexities of male bonding.
Fun Fact
Ident was one of the early directorial efforts for Daniel Sackheim, who would go on to have a prolific career directing and producing television series like "The X-Files" and "Game of Thrones."
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