Tezen
Tezen

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Tezen

2016
Movie
26 min
Haitian; Haitian Creole

A restless daughter meets a spirit-fish who gives her pure water. But as her family devours the delicious water, they begin to suspect more than the origin of its taste.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Nader SaeivarGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A disillusioned man, burdened by the responsibility of caring for his elderly mother, grapples with his bleak reality. He finds himself in a precarious situation when he receives a mysterious package, leading him down a path of moral ambiguity and escalating desperation as he tries to navigate his complex circumstances.

Critical Reception

Tezen received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and a strong central performance. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative occasionally opaque, leading to a somewhat divisive reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and impactful lead performance.

  • Criticized by some for its deliberate pacing and abstract narrative elements.

  • A thought-provoking drama that explores themes of familial duty and moral compromise.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented.

Fun Fact

The film was noted for its minimalist approach to storytelling, relying heavily on visual cues and the lead actor's performance to convey the protagonist's internal struggles.

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