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Fever
It’s the early 1950s and little Franzi is growing up in the small Austrian town of Judenburg. Her oppressive family home is dominated by her feverish and mentally ill father, who is rigid and unpredictable. Her father, who regularly delivers halves of pork for the butcher, spent several years in the French Foreign Legion in Morocco, Algeria and Syria – a period which he partly glorifies but which still also haunts him. Franzi immerses herself in this world by looking at an abundance of beguiling yet disturbing photographs taken at the time by her father. Her own childish fantasy realm of fairy tales and picture books soon intermingle with nightmares as reality merges with imagination, war, horror and beauty.
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Plot Summary
Léa, a young woman, travels to the island of Ushant to find her father, a fisherman she hasn't seen in years. Upon arrival, she discovers he has died under mysterious circumstances. As she delves into his life, Léa uncovers secrets and confronts the isolated community, forcing her to re-evaluate her past and her identity.
Critical Reception
Fever received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric setting and Léa Seydoux's central performance, though some found the plot to be somewhat underdeveloped.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its evocative visuals and serene island setting.
Astrid Bergès-Frisbey delivers a compelling performance as the searching protagonist.
Some critics felt the narrative lacked a strong sense of urgency or resolution.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location on the Île d'Ouessant (Ushant) in Brittany, France, contributing to its distinct, isolated atmosphere.
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