Concrete Night
Concrete Night

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Concrete Night

2013
Movie
97 min
Finnish

A 14-year-old boy in a stifling Helsinki slum takes some unwise life lessons from his soon-to-be-incarcerated older brother.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Pella KågermanGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a bleak, grey world, young Therese lives with her mother and older brother. When her mother starts a new relationship, Therese becomes increasingly drawn to the dark allure of her brother's life, which is filled with the promise of adventure and escape. However, this descent into his world of thrill-seeking and recklessness leads her down a dangerous path with unforeseen consequences.

Critical Reception

Concrete Night received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Julia Ragnarsson. Some found the narrative somewhat disjointed or overly bleak, but many praised its artistic ambition and unsettling tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong, unnerving atmosphere.

  • Noted for Julia Ragnarsson's compelling performance.

  • Some criticism for a slow or meandering plot.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film's bleak, monochromatic aesthetic was a deliberate choice to enhance its oppressive and surreal atmosphere, drawing parallels to its exploration of darker themes.

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