Blind Sun
Blind Sun

Movie spotlight

Blind Sun

2016
Movie
88 min
French

​Greece. A seaside resort struck by a heavy heat wave. Water is scarce and violence is ready to explode. Ashraf, a solitary immigrant, is looking after a villa while its owners are away. On a dusty road crushed by the sun, he is stopped by a police officer for an identity check...

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Joyce NashrGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, haunted by a traumatic past, struggles to rebuild her life in a small, isolated community. She becomes increasingly suspicious of her neighbors and the strange occurrences surrounding them. As her paranoia grows, she uncovers a dark secret that threatens her sanity and her very existence.

Critical Reception

Blind Sun received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its slow pacing and predictable plot. While some praised its atmospheric tension and lead performance, many found the thriller elements underdeveloped and the overall narrative unsatisfying. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at creating a tense atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a predictable and slow-moving plot.

  • Lead performance noted as a highlight, but not enough to save the film.

Google audience: Information not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around the remote areas of the UK, contributing to its isolated and eerie atmosphere.

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