Movie spotlight
Instalado
A social science fiction set in a farming village in the not-so-distant future. Victor lives in a time when the dominant form of education is through installation, a process wherein bodies of knowledge can be installed directly into people's brains using technology owned by big corporations. However, like many others in the agricultural town of Porac, Victor cannot afford the sky-high cost of installation; which he believes is the key to escape his rural life. To raise money for installation, Victor abandons farming and works as the housekeep of a wealthy childhood friend who has become extremely successful after undergoing a series of installations.
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Plot Summary
Eva, a young woman, struggles to make ends meet in Bilbao while caring for her younger sister, who has a chronic illness. When she takes a job as a caregiver for an elderly, wealthy woman, she sees an opportunity to improve their lives. However, she soon discovers that her employer's seemingly benevolent family has a dark secret, and Eva becomes entangled in a dangerous web of manipulation and deceit.
Critical Reception
Instalado received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from its lead actress. Some noted its deliberate pacing, which might not appeal to all viewers, but generally acknowledged its effective exploration of vulnerability and exploitation.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and lead performance.
Critiqued by some for its slow-burn pacing.
Explores themes of desperation and exploitation effectively.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for 'Instalado'.
Fun Fact
The film was an official selection at the Málaga Spanish Film Festival in 2017.
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