Passage
Passage

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Passage

2020
Movie
13 min
German

A foley artist creates sounds for a film starring a dressage horse, with a thrilling performance from queer artist and performer Simon(e) Jaikiriuma Paetau.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: Ike HolterGenres: Drama, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

Four women, strangers to each other, are brought together for a mysterious and intense retreat. As the program progresses, they are forced to confront their deepest fears and darkest secrets in a series of challenging exercises. The lines between therapy and torment begin to blur, leading them to question the true nature of their confinement and the motives of their enigmatic leader.

Critical Reception

Passage received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its intense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from its lead actresses. Some found the narrative occasionally convoluted or predictable, but many acknowledged its unsettling tone and psychological depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unnerving psychological tension and compelling performances.

  • Criticized by some for a plot that occasionally struggles to maintain momentum.

  • Lauded for its exploration of fear and vulnerability in a claustrophobic setting.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a tense and engaging psychological thriller, appreciating the strong acting and the unsettling atmosphere, though some felt the plot could have been tighter.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote, isolated setting to enhance its atmosphere of confinement and dread.

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