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Endorphine
Twelve-year-old Simone feels painfully disconnected from the world after witnessing the brutal death of her mother. Simone, a solitary multimedia artist in her twenties, is struggling to control her crushing panic attacks and keep her day job in an underground parking lot. And Simone, a sixty-year-old physicist, is giving a conference on the nature of time. The three Simones' lives are intertwined in a labyrinthine meta-world where timeframes overlap, characters multiply, and storylines repeat and expand. But, for all its shuttling forward and back through time, ENDORPHINE remains grounded in the Simones' inner lives — it's an artistic examination of scientific phenomena that also poignantly explores how people deal with trauma.
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Plot Summary
Endorphine is a Canadian drama that delves into the life of a young woman named Amélie as she grapples with her past and present. The film explores her relationships and her journey toward self-discovery, touching upon themes of love, loss, and identity. Amélie's experiences are depicted through a series of interconnected events that challenge her perceptions of reality and her place in the world.
Critical Reception
Endorphine received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its emotional depth and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Mylène Mackay. Some found the narrative structure to be ambitious, while others noted its raw portrayal of complex human emotions. The film was recognized within certain Canadian film circles for its artistic merit.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its emotional resonance and strong lead performance.
Noted for its intimate portrayal of a young woman's struggles.
Some found the non-linear narrative challenging but ultimately rewarding.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of the lineup at the prestigious Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival) in 2015, specifically in the Generation 14plus section.
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