Trance
Trance

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Trance

2022
Movie
98 min
Spanish

A journey to the heart of the mystery of flamenco music. At 62 years old, the master flutist Jorge Pardo, father of the flamenco-jazz fusion with the guitarist Paco de Lucía, takes up the challenge to gather the greatest musicians of today for a unique concert. Transe is an adventure that gives pride of place to musical performances. From Andalusia to New York and India, Jorge Pardo gives us his vision of music. A living portrait of the "founding father" of flamenco-jazz fusion and the world of contemporary flamenco, where tradition opens its doors to the world.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: VariousGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A hypnotherapist is hired to help an art auctioneer recover a stolen painting, but the lines between reality and suggestion become dangerously blurred. As the auctioneer's memory proves unreliable, the hypnotherapist must navigate a treacherous world of crime and deception. The situation escalates as secrets are revealed, leading to a shocking confrontation.

Critical Reception

Trance received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylish visuals and intricate plot but found some aspects of the narrative to be convoluted. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the film's ambition and psychological depth, while others found it overly complex and lacking emotional resonance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking with a complex, mind-bending narrative.

  • The performances, particularly from the lead cast, are compelling.

  • Some viewers found the plot overly convoluted and difficult to follow.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's stylish direction and intriguing premise, often highlighting the strong performances. However, a notable portion of reviews pointed to the narrative's complexity as a drawback, with some finding it confusing.

Fun Fact

Director Danny Boyle specifically chose the electronic music duo Orbital to compose the score, aiming for a sound that would enhance the film's disorienting and hypnotic atmosphere.

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