Siempre es Otoño
Siempre es Otoño

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Siempre es Otoño

2020
Movie
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Spanish

A young couple is reunited 7 years after having broken. Filled with insecurities, frustrations and dreams that have not been fulfilled, they decide to spend a day together that is slowly becoming an excuse to reopen wounds that they believed were closed and see if they are able to leave their past behind in order to move forward.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Arturo RipsteinGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A disillusioned woman, grappling with the routines of her life, finds herself increasingly drawn to the spectral presence of her deceased husband. As her grip on reality blurs, she seeks solace and answers in the memories and imagined conversations with him. The film explores themes of grief, memory, and the enduring nature of love and loss.

Critical Reception

Siempre es Otoño received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and Patricia Reyes Spíndola's powerful performance. Some found the pacing to be deliberate, which might not appeal to all viewers. Audiences generally responded well to its emotional depth and unconventional narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its haunting atmosphere and strong central performance.

  • Some critics noted the slow-burn narrative and its deliberate pacing.

  • Explores themes of grief and memory with a melancholic yet intimate tone.

Google audience: Audience reviews are limited but generally highlight the film's emotional resonance and the compelling lead performance as major strengths. Some viewers found the introspective nature of the film to be deeply moving.

Fun Fact

Arturo Ripstein, a renowned Mexican filmmaker, is known for his dark and often surreal explorations of the human psyche, and 'Siempre es Otoño' continues this tradition with its introspective focus on loss and memory.

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