Sin & Illy still alive
Sin & Illy still alive

Sin & Illy still alive

2016Movie70 minGerman

Sin and Illy have a plan: on a Greek island they want to get 'clean' on their own. But the intention of the two girls fails already on the way to the airport. Finally Sin realizes she has to go the way out of heroin addiction all alone.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Costa AntouGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In a world grappling with a mysterious, widespread illness that causes people to forget their loved ones, Sin and Illy find themselves desperately trying to hold onto their memories and their relationship. As the epidemic progresses and the lines between reality and hallucination blur, they must confront the fragility of human connection and the true meaning of love in the face of oblivion. Their struggle becomes a poignant exploration of identity and memory in a society slowly succumbing to a collective amnesia.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, often lauded for its emotional depth and unique premise, though some critics found its execution uneven. It resonated with audiences for its exploration of memory and love in a dystopian setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of a couple battling memory loss.
  • Noted for its artistic direction and evocative atmosphere.
  • Some viewers found the pacing slow and the narrative occasionally ambiguous.

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Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film and Best Actor at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's unique title reflects the central theme of existence and the fight against forgetting, both individually and collectively.

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