If They Tell You I Fell
In the post Spanish civil war years, Catalan kids would sit in circles among the ruins and tell stories, known as "aventis" (the film's original title in Catalan, its original language). These tales mix war stories, local gossip, comic book characters, fantasy and real events. The "aventis" told in this film are told in flashback. In the mid 80s, 45 or so years after the age of the "aventis," a doctor and a nurse-nun (who grew up together, and now are co-workers in a hospital) identify the corpse of one of the main characters of the "aventis" of their childhood and adolescence. Besides the interesting flashbacks - a chronical of the Civil War in a "typical" Barcelona microcosm itself, the discovery of this body (belonging to someone long presumed dead) leads to other surprises and unresolved doubts, several decades later
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Plot Summary
A young journalist investigates the disappearance of a renowned writer, uncovering a complex web of secrets and repressed memories. As she delves deeper, she finds herself entangled in the very mystery she is trying to solve, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. The investigation forces her to confront uncomfortable truths about the past and her own identity.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric suspense and the performances of its lead actors. However, some found the narrative convoluted and the ending somewhat unsatisfying. It is generally considered a well-crafted but somewhat overlooked thriller.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its mysterious atmosphere and compelling central performance.
- Some critics noted a convoluted plot that occasionally hindered viewer engagement.
- The film successfully builds suspense but leaves some narrative threads unresolved.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Argentine author Daniel Moyano.
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