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Metamorphoses
The documentary centers around four young, ambitious women living a highly disciplined and structured life to achieve the desired Bikini Fitness competition body. For these women their body is a subject of constant observation and reflection. It is to be controlled, changed, modified and constructed. And finally, the gaze of an external observer - that of a coach and a judge - will determine when that well-crafted figure is complete and whose is the best.
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Plot Summary
A young woman finds herself trapped in a mysterious, ever-shifting house where the rooms and corridors rearrange themselves, forcing her to confront her past and her own inner demons. As she navigates the surreal landscape, she encounters other lost souls who are also ensnared by the house's strange influence. She must uncover the secrets of the house and her own fragmented memories to find a way out.
Critical Reception
Metamorphoses (2017) received a limited release and garnered mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed at its ambitious visual style and thematic exploration of memory and identity. While some critics found the narrative occasionally disjointed, many appreciated its unique approach to psychological horror and surrealism.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its striking visual design and unsettling atmosphere.
Applauded for its thought-provoking exploration of memory and psychological distress.
Some critics noted a lack of narrative clarity in parts.
Google audience: Audience feedback for Metamorphoses (2017) is not widely available through general Google review aggregations, making it difficult to summarize specific user sentiments.
Fun Fact
The film's surreal and constantly changing house setting was achieved through a combination of practical effects, set design, and post-production visual effects, creating a disorienting and dreamlike environment.
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