Dreams from Strangers
Dreams from Strangers

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Dreams from Strangers

2015
Movie
70 min
Italian

New anti-gay laws have just been approved in Russia. After a competition in St. Petersburg, Italian swimmer Massimo meets a Russian of his own age, Vladimir, working as an interpreter for the delegation of which Massimo is a member. The two men fall in love, but they will have to face the cultural barriers between them, as well as old and new macho stereotypes.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Daniel MarcantelGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man named Jake experiences vivid, recurring dreams of a woman he doesn't know. As these dreams intensify, they begin to bleed into his reality, blurring the lines between his subconscious and waking life. He becomes obsessed with uncovering the identity of the woman and the meaning behind their shared dreamscape, leading him down a path of mystery and potential danger.

Critical Reception

Dreams from Strangers received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the atmospheric suspense and the lead actor's performance, many found the narrative frustrating and the resolution unsatisfying. Audience scores were similarly divided, with some viewers connecting with the psychological elements and others feeling alienated by the film's execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at a suspenseful and psychological narrative.

  • Criticized for a confusing and unsatisfying storyline.

  • Performances were noted as a highlight, though not enough to salvage the film.

Google audience: Audience reception for Dreams from Strangers is largely unavailable or not prominently featured. What little information is present suggests a polarized audience, with some viewers intrigued by the dream-like quality and others left confused by the plot's progression.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Los Angeles, California, with much of its production focusing on creating a distinct visual style that reflects the protagonist's disturbed mental state.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This is a curiously indistinct film with a serious message remarkably well hidden within. It centres around swimmer "Massimo" (Giuseppe Claudio Insalaco) who comes to Russia amidst an increasing, state-sponsored, intolerance of homosexualit...