The Wanting Mare
The Wanting Mare

The Wanting Mare

2021Movie89 minEnglish

In Whithren, a line of women pass a recurring dream through multiple generations.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Nicolas ZarkadasGenres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a desolate world where blue horses are revered and desperately sought after, a young woman named Anna embarks on a journey to find one. She encounters a enigmatic figure who reveals unsettling truths about her society's obsession and the true nature of her own desires. As Anna delves deeper, she confronts the blurred lines between reality and dreams, and the sacrifices one must make to achieve their deepest longings.

Critical Reception

The Wanting Mare garnered attention for its unique artistic vision and surreal atmosphere, though its unconventional narrative and deliberate pacing polarized audiences and critics alike. It was praised for its visual style and ambitious storytelling, but some found it to be opaque and overly abstract.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking and dreamlike, creating a distinct, unsettling atmosphere.
  • Ambitious and unique, but its abstract nature can be alienating.
  • A slow-burn narrative that explores themes of desire and reality in an unconventional way.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on 35mm film using an Arri camera, contributing to its distinct visual aesthetic.

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