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Days of Eclipse
This bleak late soviet-era drama follows the career of Malyanov, a young medical school graduate who has been sent to work in Turkmenia. Here he runs into a hodge-podge of people of differing ethnicities, all of them victims of the government's earlier mania for relocating and eliminating whole ethnic groups and classes of people. These desperately unhappy people are unable to find any pleasure in this diverse companionship, but instead are antagonistic to it, and often resort to desperate measures in their doomed attempts to ease their pain.
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Plot Summary
In this visually striking drama, a woman becomes obsessed with her sister's disappearance and the possible role her brother-in-law played. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers unsettling truths about her family and her own perceptions. The film blends elements of psychological thriller with a stark exploration of memory and reality.
Critical Reception
Eduardo del Valle's directorial debut was noted for its ambitious visual style and its challenging, nonlinear narrative. While some critics praised its artistic merit and atmospheric tension, others found its plot convoluted and difficult to follow. It garnered attention within certain film circles for its unique approach to storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its striking cinematography and unsettling atmosphere.
Criticized by some for its opaque and fragmented narrative.
Acknowledged as a bold, albeit demanding, piece of filmmaking.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in black and white, contributing to its distinctive and haunting visual aesthetic.
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