Sleepwalk
Sleepwalk

Movie spotlight

Sleepwalk

2018
Movie
15 min
English

A man goes on a journey for a slice of apple pie.

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Director: Mike FiggisGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A reclusive, aging writer named Isabella lives alone in a remote villa, struggling with her past and her creative block. Her life is disrupted by the arrival of a young woman who claims to be a fan and brings with her unsettling secrets. As their relationship deepens, Isabella confronts buried memories and the blurred lines between reality and fiction.

Critical Reception

Sleepwalk received mixed to negative reviews. Critics were divided on its artistic merit, with some praising its atmospheric qualities and Charlotte Rampling's performance, while others found it slow, pretentious, and narratively weak. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual style and Rampling's commanding presence.

  • Criticized for a disjointed and often incomprehensible narrative.

  • Seen by some as an ambitious but ultimately failed artistic endeavor.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and their consensus is not readily available for this film.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Director Mike Figgis also composed the film's score, contributing to the atmospheric and often unsettling soundscape of Isabella's isolation.

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