Thirst Street
Thirst Street

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Thirst Street

2017
Movie
84 min
English

Gina, an American flight attendant, falls in with a Parisian bartender on a layover only to find herself tangled in a web of deception, delusion and unrequited amour fou.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users50%
Director: Nathan SilverGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A lonely American flight attendant, Gina, finds herself increasingly drawn to a mysterious French woman in Paris. As Gina's obsession grows, her grip on reality begins to loosen, leading her down a path of psychological manipulation and unsettling encounters in the unfamiliar city.

Critical Reception

Thirst Street received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and lead performance, while others found its narrative somewhat elusive and slow-paced. The film garnered attention for its exploration of desire and obsession within a European setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and compelling lead performance.

  • Some critics found the plot progression to be deliberately ambiguous and slow.

  • Noted for its stylized visual approach and exploration of psychological themes.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a divided opinion, with some appreciating the film's artistic direction and thematic depth, while others found it too abstract or lacking in clear narrative resolution.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in Paris, with director Nathan Silver aiming to capture a specific, melancholic mood of the city.

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