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Dança Ávida da Escuridão

2019
Movie
15 min
Portuguese

When Rodrigo goes to a party to meet a girl, he sees his ex-girlfriend, Celina, and this reunion will change everything.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Filipe MartinsGenres: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the suffocating heat of a Portuguese summer, a tormented artist, haunted by past traumas, becomes entangled in a dangerous obsession with a mysterious woman. As their passionate and destructive relationship unfolds, blurring the lines between reality and delusion, a dark secret threatens to consume them both.

Critical Reception

Dança Ávida da Escuridão received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Joana Santos. However, some found the plot to be overly convoluted and predictable, while others felt the film struggled to fully realize its thematic ambitions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and compelling lead performances.

  • Criticized for a sometimes predictable and convoluted narrative.

  • Noted for its exploration of dark psychological themes.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented or aggregated on Google.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Dança Ávida da Escuridão,' translates to 'Eager Dance of Darkness,' reflecting its thematic focus on obsession and hidden turmoil.

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