Adoration

In a rural Belgian sanatorium, a young girl named Lilas develops an intense, obsessive fascination with a charismatic patient. Her infatuation escalates into a dangerous fixation, leading her to concoct elaborate schemes to be with him. As her actions become increasingly erratic and disturbing, the boundaries between reality and her twisted desires blur.

Adoration received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its unsettling atmosphere, strong performances, and unique narrative, while some found its descent into darkness and disturbing themes challenging.

• Praised for its atmospheric and hypnotic portrayal of obsessive love.

• Lauded for the compelling performances, especially from the young lead.

• Noted for its dark, disturbing, and surreal take on infatuation.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but critical consensus suggests a polarizing film that captivates with its intensity.

Screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2020 Cannes Film Festival (though the festival was canceled due to COVID-19).

The film's intense and dreamlike quality is often attributed to director Fabrice du Welz's distinctive visual style and his ability to evoke a sense of unease and psychological depth.