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Faceless
Sameer is a middle-class young man, who lives with his younger brother. He doesn't have much except a big house left by his parents. He is sick of seeing his country crumble before him. He has one sincere dream---that is to diminish the high crime rate of Afghanistan. Sameer is dyslexic so he cannot learn. He tries to make up for it by taking up martial arts, but lacks the focus to excel at it. One day, he comes across an old ancient necklace in an old run-down castle. He soon discovers that the necklace gives him the power of time. Whenever he or other civilians are in danger, Sameer uses the necklace to slow down the passage of time, providing him vast amount of time to devise a way of out danger. He uses the powers of the necklace to defeat high-profile mobsters of Afghanistan, thus making some powerful enemies.
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Plot Summary
In a near future where people can easily have their faces surgically altered, a young woman undergoes a procedure to become unrecognizable. However, she soon finds herself trapped in a dangerous game with a mysterious surgeon who has ulterior motives. As her new identity becomes a prison, she must uncover the truth before she completely loses herself.
Critical Reception
Faceless received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its concept and atmosphere, while others found its execution lacking. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the psychological thriller elements and others criticizing its pacing and plot.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intriguing premise of facial alteration and its unsettling atmosphere.
Criticized for a convoluted plot that doesn't fully deliver on its initial promise.
Some found the film's exploration of identity and reality to be thought-provoking, despite its flaws.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and varied, with some appreciating the film's unique concept and suspenseful moments, while others found the storyline difficult to follow and the overall impact underwhelming.
Fun Fact
The film's exploration of identity and the ethics of cosmetic surgery in a technologically advanced future was a key theme that director Romain Quirot wanted to explore.
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