Blindness
A blind Asian-American woman lives with her son and daughter-in-law. The two women barely tolerate one another and the son, a doctor simply turns himself off to avoid any confrontation with either. Into this environment, an armed intruder breaks in. He is eventually revealed to be an old family friend who was sent to prison for murdering his father, but he insists that the older woman's husband, now deceased, was the actual murderer. Slowly, all the characters have to explore past hidden secrets about themselves.
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Plot Summary
A group of individuals navigate the challenges and psychological toll of a sudden epidemic that causes blindness. As society begins to break down, they must find ways to survive and maintain their humanity in a world plunged into darkness. The film explores themes of resilience, social order, and the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its ambitious themes and atmospheric portrayal of a dystopian society, while others found its narrative and execution to be uneven. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its thought-provoking nature and others finding it bleak and unsettling.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its stark and unsettling depiction of societal collapse.
- Criticized for a somber tone that some found overpowering.
- Noted for its exploration of human behavior under extreme duress.
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Fun Fact
Blindness (1998) is a Danish film and is not to be confused with the 2008 film of the same name directed by Fernando Meirelles, which is based on the novel by José Saramago.
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