Agnosia
Agnosia

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Agnosia

2010
Movie
105 min
Spanish

The protagonist is a young woman, Joan Prats suffering from agnosia, a strange, primary visual disease that is one of the neuropsychological disorders of perception. Although her eyes and ears are in perfect condition, her brain is not able to correctly interpret the stimuli it receives. Joan is the only person to know an industrial secret left behind by her late father and becomes the victim of a sinister plan to extract this information. Her captors plan to use her sensory condition to help extract the information that they so desperately want.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Eugenio MiraGenres: Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Agnosia is a psychological thriller centered on Joana, a young woman who suffers from agnosia, a neurological disorder that prevents her from recognizing familiar faces and objects. When a mysterious man enters her life, claiming to be her lover, Joana's fragile reality begins to crumble. She must confront her condition and the unsettling truths surrounding her past before she becomes a victim of deception and danger.

Critical Reception

Agnosia received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised its stylish direction, unsettling atmosphere, and Eduardo Noriega's performance, others found the plot convoluted and the psychological elements underdeveloped. The film was noted for its ambition in tackling complex themes of perception and identity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually striking aesthetic and suspenseful atmosphere.

  • Critiqued for a narrative that sometimes struggles to maintain coherence.

  • Eduardo Noriega's central performance was generally well-received.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment notes the film's intriguing premise and suspenseful build-up, though some find the plot's complexity overwhelming.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Agnosia,' refers to the neurological disorder that the protagonist suffers from, which affects her ability to recognize familiar objects and people.

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