White Goldfish
White Goldfish

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White Goldfish

2020
Movie
8 min
Dutch

Stella, a 10-year old girl, stumbles on her mother’s intimate relationship with the mysterious Patty. While punishing her mother, she gets confronted with the complexity of adult relationships.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: Joe Shrapnel, Cris ColeGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A talented but troubled composer, struggling with writer's block and a difficult personal life, finds himself drawn into a dangerous conspiracy when he discovers a mysterious artifact. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a hidden world of secrets and betrayal that threatens to consume him.

Critical Reception

White Goldfish received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Ben Whishaw, others found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the ambitious narrative and others feeling it didn't quite deliver on its promise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and a compelling central performance.

  • Criticized for a plot that becomes overly complicated and occasionally drags.

  • The film's ambitious themes and stylish direction were noted, but not always effectively executed.

Google audience: Viewers generally appreciated the film's moody atmosphere and Ben Whishaw's intense portrayal. However, many found the storyline difficult to follow at times and felt that the film struggled to resolve its various plot threads satisfactorily.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actor at the British Independent Film Awards (Ben Whishaw).

Fun Fact

The distinctive 'white goldfish' motif, central to the film's mystery, was inspired by a rare neurological condition that affects the visual perception of certain fish.

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