Blind
Blind

Blind

2017Movie105 minEnglish

A novelist is blinded in a car crash that killed his wife and several years later rediscovers his passion for life and writing when he embarks on an affair with the neglected wife of an indicted businessman.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users85%
Director: Eskil VogtGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Ingrid is a writer who has recently lost her sight. She retreats into her imagination, creating a world where she can see. Her husband, Morten, struggles to cope with her condition and their isolated life, leading Ingrid to question their reality and her own sanity. As her inner world blurs with the outer, Ingrid navigates themes of trust, perception, and the boundaries of reality.

Critical Reception

Blind received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling, striking visuals despite the theme of blindness, and powerful performances, particularly from Ellen Dorrit Petersen. Critics lauded its unique exploration of subjective reality and the complexities of relationships under strain.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold and original approach to depicting inner worlds.
  • Commended for a captivating central performance that carries the film.
  • Noted for its visually compelling style that defies its subject matter.

Google audience: Audiences were largely impressed by the film's unique concept and the emotional depth of the characters, with many appreciating its artistic vision and thought-provoking narrative.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Europa Cinemas Label award at the Berlinale and the FIPRESCI Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Eskil Vogt was inspired to write the screenplay after experiencing a period of temporary blindness himself, which allowed him to explore the sensory and psychological aspects of sight loss.

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