The communicant
The communicant

Movie spotlight

The communicant

2018
Movie
20 min
Spanish

Maria wants to make her deceased mother's last wish come true. Nevertheless, in her family, nobody supports her.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Ryan DrakeGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote, snow-covered landscape, a lone man finds himself in a desperate struggle for survival after a supposed accident leaves him stranded and injured. As he fights against the elements and his own deteriorating condition, mysterious occurrences and fragmented memories begin to surface. He must piece together what truly happened and why he is in this isolated predicament before the harsh environment claims him.

Critical Reception

The Communicant garnered a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and brooding mystery, while others found its pacing slow and its narrative occasionally opaque. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with viewers appreciating the film's visual style and suspenseful elements but questioning the clarity of its plot resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and visual presentation.

  • Criticized for a slow pace and ambiguous storytelling.

  • Some found the mystery compelling, while others felt it was underdeveloped.

Google audience: Information not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the heavily snowed regions of Montana, contributing to its stark and isolated visual aesthetic.

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