Somnambulist

A successful architect suffering from chronic insomnia finds himself drawn into a mysterious investigation when a young woman connected to his past disappears. As his sleep deprivation worsens, the lines between reality and hallucination blur, leading him down a dark path of paranoia and obsession. He must confront his own fractured psyche to uncover the truth before he loses himself completely.

Somnambulist received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and visual style but criticizing its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its psychological horror elements and others finding it slow and unsatisfying.

• Praised for its moody visuals and suspenseful atmosphere.

• Criticized for a confusing and meandering narrative.

• Some found the psychological elements compelling, while others deemed them underdeveloped.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Somnambulist' to be visually striking but ultimately disappointing due to its confusing story and lack of engaging characters. While some appreciated the attempts at psychological horror, many felt the film failed to deliver a cohesive or satisfying experience.

Although director Darius Khondji is renowned for his cinematography on films like 'Se7en' and 'Amour,' 'Somnambulist' marked one of his rare forays into directing a feature film himself.