Cruel
Cruel

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Cruel

1994
Movie
20 min
English

Del Valle's first film poignantly portrays the angst of a breakup complicated by feelings of betrayal as a Latina woman leaves her lover of the same cultural background for a white woman.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Dominique DeruddereGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young Belgian man, obsessed with a Parisian cabaret dancer, travels to Paris to find her. Upon arrival, he discovers a dark secret about her life and the dangerous world she inhabits. He becomes entangled in a web of deception and desire, struggling to understand the reality behind his idealized fantasy.

Critical Reception

Cruel received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and the performances, particularly from Mathieu Kassovitz, others found the plot convoluted and the overall tone unsettling. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its artistic ambition and others put off by its bleak subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized by some for a plot that can be difficult to follow.

  • Deemed an unsettling but artistically notable European production.

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Fun Fact

Mathieu Kassovitz, who plays the lead role, also directed the critically acclaimed film 'La Haine' released the following year.

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