Última Cidade

In a remote, almost deserted city, Clara, a young woman haunted by her past, returns to her estranged mother's home after her death. As she navigates the suffocating atmosphere and the secrets of the decaying mansion, Clara uncovers unsettling truths about her family and the town's cryptic history. A sense of impending dread permeates her investigation, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination.

Última Cidade received a mixed but generally positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Elisa Lucas. Some found the pacing to be slow, and the narrative's ambiguity divisive, but many commended its unique visual style and exploration of psychological themes.

• Praised for its eerie atmosphere and visual artistry.

• Elisa Lucas delivers a compelling performance as the troubled protagonist.

• Some found the plot overly ambiguous and the pacing too deliberate.

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Nominated for Best Actress (Elisa Lucas) at the 2022 São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards.

The film was shot in the abandoned mining town of Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, adding to its desolate and haunting aesthetic.