Minuit à l'oasis
Minuit à l'oasis

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Minuit à l'oasis

2018
Movie
17 min
English

Audrey and Simon do not love each other. Well, maybe. She invites herself to his house one weekend evening. She is a student, he his teacher. Is their story already written?

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Sébastien BetbederGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man named Arthur, living in a remote desert village, dreams of escaping his mundane life and finding adventure. One night, under the starry sky, he encounters a mysterious woman named Léontine, who claims to be from another dimension. Their encounter sparks a surreal journey filled with bizarre encounters and philosophical discussions about existence and reality.

Critical Reception

Minuit à l'oasis received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its unique and dreamlike atmosphere, as well as the performances of its lead actors. However, some found its pacing and abstract narrative to be challenging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual style and imaginative premise.

  • Noted for its quirky humor and philosophical undertones.

  • Criticized by some for its unconventional narrative structure.

Google audience: Audience reviews are limited, but generally highlight the film's originality and its ability to provoke thought, with some appreciating its surreal elements and others finding it overly abstract.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the remote desert regions of Morocco, contributing to its distinct and isolated atmosphere.

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