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Generación Kronen
2015 marks the 20th the anniversary of the film "Stories of Kronen" by Montxo Armendariz, based on the novel written by José Ángel Mañas. As a result of the success of that novel, a great number of writers bursted onto the Spanish literary scene: The Kronen Generation. In those years, Luis Mancha wrote a book called "Kronen Generation", made up with interviews of those writers. Now he tries to reconnect them to recall what happened with them in the forgotten 90 years and what is going on now.
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Plot Summary
In 1990s Madrid, a group of disillusioned young people, obsessed with the rave scene and a dangerous drug called Kronen, navigate a world of excess, hedonism, and eventual despair. Their pursuit of ephemeral pleasures leads them down a destructive path as they grapple with addiction, violence, and the search for meaning in a chaotic era. The film chronicles their intertwined lives and the tragic consequences of their lifestyle.
Critical Reception
Generación Kronen received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its raw portrayal of a specific subculture and its generation's struggles. Some noted its stylistic ambitions and performances, while others found the narrative uneven or overly bleak. Audience reception was generally polarized, reflecting the film's intense and often disturbing subject matter.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its authentic depiction of the 1990s rave scene and its associated subculture.
Noted for its performances, particularly from the young cast portraying a generation lost in excess.
Criticized by some for a potentially nihilistic tone and a narrative that can feel aimless at times.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often highlight the film's unflinching look at drug culture and the disillusionment of youth during that period. Some viewers found it a powerful, albeit dark, reflection of a specific time and lifestyle.
Fun Fact
The film's title refers to 'Kronen', a fictional drug central to the plot, which itself is a nod to the era's fascination with designer substances and the often-fictionalized realities of nightlife.
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