Secrets of the Heart
Secrets of the Heart

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Secrets of the Heart

1997
Movie
105 min
Spanish

Javi and his friend Carlos visit an old house on the outskirts of a small Spanish village. According to his brother Juan this is a haunted house and one can hear the voices of the dead. Later he is intrigued with a room which is always closed (the room where his father was found dead). He is so interested in these mysteries that he starts to investigate all the secrets of these dead people and their stories.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Isabel CoixetGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A solitary and introspective young woman, Lena, finds herself entangled in a complex web of relationships and unresolved emotional issues after her father's sudden death. She inherits his old house, a place filled with memories and hidden secrets, which leads her on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, she encounters a cast of characters who challenge her perceptions and force her to confront her past.

Critical Reception

Secrets of the Heart received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its sensitive exploration of themes like love, loss, and memory. The performances, particularly by Maribel Verdú, were widely lauded for their depth and nuance. While some found the pacing deliberate, most agreed it was a compelling and emotionally resonant drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performance and emotional depth.

  • Appreciated for its thoughtful exploration of complex relationships and grief.

  • Noted for its atmospheric direction and visually engaging storytelling.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented, but general critical consensus suggests a film that resonates with those who appreciate introspective dramas and character-driven narratives.

Fun Fact

The film was selected as the Spanish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 70th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.

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badelf

**Secretos del Corazón (Secrets of the Heart, 1997)** _Directed by Montxo Armendáriz_ This may be the most imaginative and creative coming-of-age film I have ever seen. None of that "discovers sex," "learns own gender identity," or "g...