High Tide
High Tide

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High Tide

2020
Movie
103 min
Spanish

Laura is spending a few days at her beach house to supervise the construction of a barbecue shed. One afternoon, she seduces the chief builder, who never returns. Over the following days, the builders continually invade her home – until Laura grows ferocious.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Fotis MantzarisGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a small Greek fishing village shrouded in perpetual mist, a young woman, Eleni, grapples with the unsettling disappearance of her father. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers dark secrets about her family and the community. A storm is brewing, both literal and metaphorical, threatening to expose the hidden truths and change their lives forever.

Critical Reception

High Tide received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Maria Zorba. Some reviewers found the pacing to be slow at times, and the plot's resolution to be somewhat predictable. However, it was generally acknowledged as a compelling psychological drama with a strong sense of place.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its oppressive atmosphere and evocative cinematography.

  • Maria Zorba delivers a standout performance as the determined protagonist.

  • Some found the narrative's slow burn and ambiguous ending to be divisive.

Google audience: Audience reception for High Tide is not widely documented on Google reviews, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the remote fishing villages of the Peloponnese, with much of the atmospheric fog achieved through natural weather conditions and careful lighting techniques.

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