Diary
Diary

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Diary

1983
Movie
330 min
Hebrew

A film diary in which Perlov films the minutiae of his and his family's day-to-day life. From these small bits, he builds up a broad picture of life in Israel in the '70s and '80s.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Thomas SchlammeGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, recently released from a mental institution, struggles to reintegrate into society while trying to uncover the truth about her past. She begins to suspect that her father, a prominent judge, may have had a hand in her confinement and perhaps something more sinister. As her paranoia grows, she finds herself caught in a dangerous web of deceit and manipulation.

Critical Reception

Diary received a mixed to positive reception upon its release, with critics often praising its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from its lead actress. Some reviewers found the plot to be predictable, while others lauded its exploration of psychological themes and the complexities of family relationships.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and unsettling tone.

  • The performances, especially the lead, were noted as a strong point.

  • Some found the narrative to be somewhat derivative or predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Diary' is not widely available through standard Google user reviews.

Fun Fact

Despite Mira Sorvino being prominently featured in promotional materials and the cast list, the film was actually released in 1993, not 1983, and is a television film that aired on CBS.

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