Atlántida
Atlántida

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Atlántida

2014
Movie
78 min
Spanish

In the summer of 1987 in a town in Córdoba, two teenage sisters, Elena and Lucia, are alone at home. The youngest is upset with her older sister, who thinks about how to get out of that town, to study and to live differently.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic66/100
Google Users73%
Director: Alain GuiraudieGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man, a member of a biker gang, is drawn into a mysterious and sensual world when he encounters a group of people who claim to be from Atlantis. As his fascination grows, he finds himself questioning his reality and his desires.

Critical Reception

Guiraudie's 'Atlántida' is a highly stylized and provocative film that divides audiences with its bold exploration of desire, myth, and the subconscious. Critics have praised its unique visual language and enigmatic narrative, while some found its pacing and abstract themes challenging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its daring and dreamlike atmosphere.

  • Noted for its unconventional narrative and exploration of primal urges.

  • Some viewers found the film's abstract nature and pacing to be a barrier.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciate the film's unique artistic vision and its thought-provoking, albeit unusual, story. While many found it captivating and memorable, a segment of viewers felt it was too slow or too ambiguous.

Awards & Accolades

Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the Directors' Fortnight section.

Fun Fact

The film's visual style, particularly the underwater sequences, was heavily influenced by classic science fiction and erotic cinema.

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