Calls
Calls

Movie spotlight

Calls

2016
Movie
10 min
French

Lucie is in NYC. Her boyfriend Tom is in Paris. We found their phone calls a couple of hours before the disaster.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: VariousGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

Calls is an experimental television series that unfolds through audio recordings and phone calls, primarily during a mysterious, widespread apocalyptic event. The narrative is pieced together by characters communicating via phone, often in fragmented and desperate conversations, as they try to understand and survive the unfolding chaos. The series utilizes this audio-driven format to create a sense of intense suspense and isolation, leaving much to the viewer's imagination.

Critical Reception

Calls received a mix of reactions, with many critics praising its innovative and suspenseful use of audio to drive the narrative. However, some found the experimental format challenging and the plot progression at times unclear. The show was noted for its unique approach to storytelling in the thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and suspenseful audio-driven storytelling.

  • Appreciated for its experimental approach to the thriller genre.

  • Some viewers found the fragmented narrative difficult to follow.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Calls' is not readily available through specific Google user ratings or summaries.

Fun Fact

The series was conceived by Timothée Hochet, inspired by a French radio drama and the popular "Call of the Void" internet phenomenon, and was filmed entirely on a soundstage with actors recording their dialogue in isolation booths.

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