A Chamber Play
A Chamber Play

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A Chamber Play

2018
Movie
19 min
Swedish

The psychoanalyst Helena receives a new patient, Alice. But the story Alice is telling gets uncomfortably close to Helena's own life.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Director: Jonathan GlazerGenres: Short Film, Drama

Plot Summary

This short film, presented as a surreal and darkly humorous dialogue, features Scarlett Johansson and Benicio Del Toro in a surreal, disorienting conversation. It delves into themes of desire, performance, and the uncanny nature of identity.

Critical Reception

A Chamber Play garnered attention for its artistic merit and the performances of its acclaimed cast, though its experimental nature and brevity meant it was not widely reviewed in traditional critical circles.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and intriguing performances.

  • Noted for its abstract and open-ended narrative.

  • Seen as a thought-provoking, albeit brief, cinematic experience.

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Fun Fact

The short film was created as part of a promotional campaign for a luxury fashion brand.

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