Ex Memoria
Ex Memoria

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Ex Memoria

2006
Movie
16 min
English

A film about memory, loss and survival; Eva Lipszyc is a survivor, but she is now locked away in the twilight world of Alzheimer's disease. We see the world from her point of view, at her eye level, and we see how a chance encounter with a caring young nurse breaks through the barrier

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Ricardo ArévaloGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young architect named Alex returns to his hometown after a decade to attend his father's funeral. While there, he uncovers secrets about his father's past and becomes entangled in a dangerous mystery involving a suspicious businessman and a hidden inheritance. Alex must confront his own fragmented memories and the dark truths that lie beneath the surface of his family's history.

Critical Reception

Ex Memoria received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its suspenseful atmosphere and performances, particularly from Eduardo Noriega. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or convoluted in its later stages. Audiences generally appreciated its thriller elements and dramatic tension.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and suspenseful narrative.

  • Performances, especially Eduardo Noriega's, were frequently highlighted.

  • Some critics found the plot development to be uneven or predictable.

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Fun Fact

Although the film features Spanish actors and is set in a Spanish-speaking environment, Ana de Armas, who plays the supporting role of a journalist, was relatively new to acting at the time and would later achieve significant international fame.

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