Bitch
Bitch

Movie spotlight

Bitch

2017
Movie
82 min
Swedish

A stray dog, found in the alleys in New Delhi, is brought to Sweden.

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users70%
Director: Marianna PalkaGenres: Horror, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A lonely, anxious housewife who feels invisible in her own life snaps under the pressure and begins to exhibit increasingly violent and animalistic behavior. Her husband, a typically detached member of the upper class, must confront his wife's transformation and the dark secrets it unearths. As her primal urges take over, the film delves into themes of societal expectations, repressed rage, and the breakdown of domesticity.

Critical Reception

Bitch received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its unique blend of dark comedy and psychological horror, as well as Marianna Palka's bold performance. Some found the film's unconventional narrative and abrupt shifts in tone to be challenging, but its thematic depth and visceral execution were widely noted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its audacious and genre-bending approach.

  • Marianna Palka's performance as the titular 'bitch' is a standout.

  • The film's exploration of female rage and societal pressures is both disturbing and darkly humorous.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's originality and Palka's intense performance, finding it to be a compelling, albeit unsettling, watch. Some viewers noted the film's shocking nature and psychological elements as particular points of interest.

Fun Fact

Actress Marianna Palka, who stars as the lead and directed the film, also wrote the screenplay and composed the original score.

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