Hermit
On a beautiful night when George and Melany should be celebrating their eighteenth wedding anniversary, they're engaged in an intense quarrel. "You're bored" and "no, I'm not" very quickly devolves into "I met someone, her name's Cynthia." Melany takes this news in stride, but very much not interested in letting eighteen years of marriage go to waste, she digs her heels in. Her female intuition intuiting that there's more to this than meets the eye, she pushes George to tell her what's really bugging him. George, on the other hand, wants whatever this is to end, like right now. He decides to take a walk, Melany blocks his path; one thing leads to another and the gloves come off: it's a full-on fistfight that ends tragically when George, in a fit of rage, strangles Melany to death. The following morning finds George passed out on the living room floor. He wakes up and the memories of the events from the night before wash over him, except...well, who knows if that's what really happened.
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Plot Summary
A man lives in self-imposed isolation in the mountains after a failed relationship. He finds unexpected companionship when a group of filmmakers arrives to document his secluded life. As they spend time together, the hermit confronts his past and questions his chosen solitude.
Critical Reception
Hermit received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its unique premise and the lead actor's performance. Some found the pacing to be slow, but the film was generally appreciated for its introspective nature and blend of drama and dark humor.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its original concept and quiet introspection.
- Vitor Moura's performance as the titular hermit was a standout.
- Some viewers found the film's deliberate pace to be a drawback.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Hermit' is not widely available through aggregated Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was shot entirely on location in the Portuguese mountains, contributing to its authentic and isolated atmosphere.
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