Eva
Eva

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Eva

2015
Movie
12 min
Spanish

Eva , a 73 -year-old woman, faces long days of loneliness until love appears to change her life, and make her feel alive once again.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Kike MaílloGenres: Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the year 2041, a brilliant robotic engineer returns to the university where he studied to present his latest creation: a child robot with exceptional emotional capabilities. During his visit, he encounters an enigmatic young woman who may hold the key to his past and the future of artificial intelligence. As he grapples with his creation and his personal history, he uncovers a profound connection that blurs the lines between human and machine.

Critical Reception

Eva received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its ambitious concept, visual style, and performances, particularly from Daniel Brühl. Some found the plot to be convoluted or predictable, but overall, it was recognized as a thought-provoking science fiction film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking and thematically ambitious.

  • Daniel Brühl delivers a compelling performance.

  • The narrative occasionally struggles with pacing and clarity.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but general sentiment suggests appreciation for the film's futuristic setting and philosophical questions about artificial intelligence and human connection.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Goya Awards, including Best New Actor (Marc Clotet), Best Cinematography, and Best Special Effects. Won Best Special Effects at the Turia Awards.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a sequel to the 2011 Spanish film 'Eva', but it evolved into a standalone story with a different premise and characters.

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