Disorientation Is Not a Crime
Disorientation Is Not a Crime

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Disorientation Is Not a Crime

2017
Movie
76 min
German

Fall 2014: two women, a journalist and an activist, are slowly losing their coherent worldviews. After a chance encounter, their perspectives on the refugee crisis, on politics, work and capitalism collide. What emerges is a road movie through rural Greece, in pursuit of invisible borders and an attitude toward our present times.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Alexey BalabanovGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

The film follows a disillusioned former journalist who, after a personal tragedy, decides to embark on a journey across Russia in a dilapidated car. Along the way, he encounters a series of eccentric characters and navigates through various challenging situations, forcing him to confront his past and re-evaluate his life choices. The narrative explores themes of existentialism, redemption, and the search for meaning in a seemingly chaotic world.

Critical Reception

Disorientation Is Not a Crime received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its unique visual style and emotional depth, while some found its pacing and narrative structure to be uneven. Audiences were generally divided, with some appreciating its artistic ambition and others finding it too bleak or abstract.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its striking cinematography and melancholic atmosphere.

  • Some critics found the film's philosophical themes heavy-handed and its plot development lacking.

  • The performances of the lead actors were generally highlighted as a strong point.

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Fun Fact

Despite the title suggesting a focus on a specific crime, the film is more of a philosophical road movie exploring the characters' internal struggles rather than a conventional crime drama.

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