Chose mentale
Chose mentale

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Chose mentale

2017
Movie
21 min
French

The meeting of Ema, an isolated electrosensitive girl and her burglers ...

Insights

Director: Mathieu DenisGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young men, disillusioned with society, engage in a dangerous form of intellectual and psychological game. As their shared obsession intensifies, the lines between reality and delusion blur, leading to increasingly disturbing and potentially violent consequences. Their pursuit of a radical truth threatens to consume them entirely.

Critical Reception

Chose mentale received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its ambitious themes and unsettling atmosphere, while some found its pacing and narrative structure challenging. Audience reception was similarly divided, appreciating its unique approach but sometimes expressing confusion or discomfort with its subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thought-provoking exploration of existentialism and group psychology.

  • Noted for its intense and often disturbing psychological thriller elements.

  • Some critics found the film's abstract nature and dense dialogue difficult to follow.

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Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Chose mentale,' translates from French to English as 'Mental Thing,' reflecting its focus on psychological states and abstract concepts.

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