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The Confession
Priest Giorgi, a former Film Director, is sent to serve the small parish in the mountain village. To bring villagers closer to church he starts showing films there. After the screening of the first picture - "Some Like It Hot" - the audience imply that the local music teacher Lili looks exactly like Marilyn Monroe. After meeting Lili, Father Giorgi's balance between cleric and secular world starts to quiver - the woman is extremely sexy and the temptation is difficult to resist.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Sarah, wakes up in a locked room with no memory of how she got there. As fragmented memories surface, she realizes she might be involved in a crime. She must piece together the events of the night and confront a mysterious figure who holds the key to her past and her potential guilt.
Critical Reception
The Confession (2017) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its plot convoluted and its execution lacking. While some appreciated the attempt at a psychological thriller, the overall consensus pointed to underdeveloped characters and an unsatisfying resolution.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intriguing premise and suspenseful atmosphere.
Criticized for a convoluted plot that becomes difficult to follow.
Noted for underdeveloped characters and an anticlimactic ending.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Confession' are scarce, but those available suggest a polarized reaction. Some viewers found the mystery engaging and the twist ending surprising, while others were frustrated by the lack of clarity and character development.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in New York City, with several scenes taking place in a single, deliberately claustrophobic set designed to enhance the feeling of entrapment for the protagonist.
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