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Blind Company
Geoff Brewster has retreated to the family’s isolated, coastal shack to die in peace. He is also going blind. Geoff spends his days walking on the beach and leaving tape-recorded confessions to his estranged wife, Sally. But Geoff’s solitude is interrupted when his Porsche driving nephew, Josh, turns up and decides to stay. Tension fills the shack as Josh’s strange behaviour sets Geoff on edge and when Sally arrives for her weekly cleaning, the shack is ready to explode. Sally encourages Geoff to audition for an amateur production of Hamlet and Geoff takes to Hamlet like Olivier. But Geoff goes totally blind. The arrival of two strangers bearing the ashes of one of Geoff’s lovers sets Geoff and Josh on a collision course that threatens to destroy the both of them. Blind Company was adapted from Austin Pendleton's stage production Uncle Bob, that was set in New York. Quite the difference in location from Tasmania.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, blinded by a childhood accident, navigates a complex relationship with her supportive father and a mysterious artist who enters her life. As she begins to recover her sight, she uncovers unsettling truths about her past and the people closest to her, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
Critical Reception
Blind Company received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and the lead performance. Some found the pacing occasionally slow, but the film's exploration of perception and truth was generally well-regarded.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong central performance.
The film effectively explores themes of sight, deception, and memory.
Some noted the narrative could have been tighter in places.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Blind Company' is not widely available through Google reviews.
Fun Fact
The film's director, David Mahmoudieh, also served as the screenwriter and cinematographer, reflecting a deeply personal vision for the project.
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