The 12Project
The 12Project

The 12Project

2016Movie14 minEnglish

Twelve one-minute shorts created by a queer collective based in Paris that weaves together the poetry of RJ Arkhipov with fashion, art, music, dance and more to create a symbolic universe exploring queerness, gender, and sexuality.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Benito Del CastilloGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of strangers wake up in separate, stark white rooms with no memory of how they arrived. Each room contains a single item that hints at their past. As they try to escape, they discover they are part of a sinister experiment with life-or-death consequences tied to their collective past actions. The only way out is to confront the truth of what they've done.

Critical Reception

The 12 Project received mixed reviews, with critics often praising its intriguing premise and suspenseful atmosphere but noting its sometimes uneven pacing and predictable plot twists. Audiences found it to be a compelling, albeit dark, psychological thriller that offered a thought-provoking albeit grim experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful build-up and confined-setting tension.
  • Criticized for a story that struggled to maintain momentum in its latter half.
  • Applauded for its unique concept exploring guilt and redemption.

Google audience: Audience reviews for The 12 Project were divided, with some viewers appreciating the film's ability to create a sense of unease and mystery. However, many felt the narrative was somewhat predictable and the character development lacking, leading to a less impactful overall experience.

Fun Fact

The stark, minimalist set design of the rooms was intentionally crafted to enhance the psychological disorientation and feeling of isolation experienced by the characters.

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