Miriam Lies
Miriam Lies

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Miriam Lies

2018
Movie
90 min
Spanish

Shy girl Miriam is waiting to celebrate her 15th birthday and she wants to invite her guy. So far they’ve only chatted online, and the anticipated blind date only complicates things.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: Alvaro de PazGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Miriam, a young woman who has been isolated in a remote psychiatric institution for years, begins to question her reality. As she grapples with fragmented memories and unsettling experiences within the institution, she uncovers a hidden truth that challenges everything she thought she knew about her past and her confinement. The film delves into themes of memory, trauma, and the struggle for liberation.

Critical Reception

Miriam Lies received moderate critical attention, with praise often directed at its atmospheric tension and the central performance of its lead actress. Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but many appreciated its dark psychological exploration and its unsettling mood. Audience reception was generally positive, though it remained a niche film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and psychological depth.

  • The lead performance is often highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some found the narrative to be somewhat conventional within the thriller genre.

Google audience: Information not available.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in various locations in Spain, aiming to create a claustrophobic and isolated atmosphere that reflects Miriam's mental state.

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