Myself When I Am Real
Myself When I Am Real

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Myself When I Am Real

2017
Movie
14 min
English

A man and a woman see a therapist together in a last ditch effort to save their marriage. Their story has wider implications.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Edoardo De AngelisGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

An agoraphobic woman, confined to her home for years, finds her world turned upside down when a young girl appears at her door. As the girl becomes a fixture in her life, the woman begins to confront her past traumas and slowly re-engage with the outside world. The film explores themes of isolation, healing, and the unexpected connections that can lead to personal liberation.

Critical Reception

Myself When I Am Real received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising Alba Rohrwacher's powerful performance and the film's sensitive exploration of mental health. Some found the pacing deliberate, while others appreciated its quiet intensity and emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Alba Rohrwacher delivers a compelling and nuanced performance as a woman battling agoraphobia.

  • The film sensitively portrays themes of isolation, trauma, and the slow journey toward healing.

  • While emotionally resonant, some viewers may find the deliberate pacing to be a drawback.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not widely available or easily quantifiable.

Fun Fact

Director Edoardo De Angelis also directed the critically acclaimed film 'The Indivisible', which also starred Alba Rohrwacher.

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