Movie spotlight
Skill, beauty, personality, ‘Diving Diva’ Lee-young has it all. Not being able to be with her best friend Su-jin is the only thing that gets in her way. Just so she can help Su-jin out, she changes her event to synchronizing swimming. While pouring everything to Olympics selection practice, Su-jin and Lee-young are involved in a freak accident. Su-jin disappears without a trace, while Lee-young survives but loses her memory. Lee-young’s memory slowly comes back to her but remembers strange side of Su-jin. Her iron will begins to shake on the diving board.
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Diva received mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised its stylish direction and strong performances, particularly from its lead actress. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or underdeveloped in places, leading to a divided critical reception.
Visually striking with a compelling central performance.
Explores themes of ambition and crime with a gritty authenticity.
Some critics noted a lack of narrative depth despite its strong aesthetics.
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Director Houda Benyamina previously gained international acclaim for her debut feature 'Divines' (2016), which won the Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Diva is a psychological thriller exploring the unraveling mind of elite diver Yi Young after a tragic accident leaves her best friend missing and her memories fractured. As she battles PTSD and guilt, buried secrets about her toxic friendsh...