Naked Eye
Naked Eye

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Naked Eye

2014
Movie
105 min
Portuguese

“Naked Eye” is a film-documentary of long-length of the artistic and existential universe of the singer Ney Matogrosso, which proposes to recreate through archive’s images in counterpoint with the current production of the artist, thirty-five years of career marked for inventive and transgressing spectacles, always symphonize with its time. Through a coherent boarding with its intransigent trajectory, the film intends to translate the language musical-corporal of Ney Matogrosso, trying audiovisuals resources that express signs evoked poetical politicians and in the repertoire of the singer. A film-song that that looks for to, ultimately, embody the voices of an artist who searches for a nation.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Elina GaskellGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, haunted by disturbing visions and a troubled past, finds herself increasingly isolated and paranoid. As the lines between reality and hallucination blur, she must confront the darkness within herself and the unsettling truths that surround her. Her journey into the abyss forces her to question her sanity and the motives of those closest to her.

Critical Reception

Naked Eye received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and Jena Malone's performance, while others found the plot convoluted and unsatisfying. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many struggling to connect with the film's bleak tone and ambiguous narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jena Malone delivers a committed performance that anchors the film.

  • The film struggles with a disjointed narrative and a lack of clear resolution.

  • Visually, it attempts to create a disorienting and unsettling atmosphere.

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Fun Fact

The film's ambiguous ending was a point of contention among early viewers, with director Elina Gaskell intentionally leaving interpretation open to the audience.

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