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She

She

2019Movie109 minMalayalam

Olu is the tale of a girl who gets gang raped and sunk to the bottom of the backwaters where she can mysteriously survive and live for the next nine months -until she delivers her ‘baby from rape’.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic83/100
Google Users88%
Director: Robert EggersGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In 1890s New England, a lighthouse keeper and his younger wife descend into madness as they are isolated on a remote New England island. As strange occurrences and overwhelming loneliness take hold, their grip on reality loosens, leading to paranoia, obsession, and brutal conflict. The stark, windswept landscape mirrors their deteriorating mental states.

Critical Reception

The Lighthouse received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its striking black-and-white cinematography, unsettling atmosphere, and intense performances from its lead actors. Critics praised its unique visual style, challenging narrative, and Robert Eggers' distinctive directorial vision.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with a palpable sense of dread.
  • Exceptional performances from Dafoe and Taylor-Joy elevate the disturbing narrative.
  • A surreal and unforgettable cinematic experience.

Google audience: Audiences praised the film's unique visual style, unsettling atmosphere, and strong acting. Many found it to be a captivating and intense viewing experience, though some noted its slow pace and bleak tone.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Won the FIPRESCI Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and multiple awards from various film critics' associations.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely in black and white using lenses from the 1930s and 1940s to achieve a specific vintage aesthetic.

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