Copper & Wool
Copper & Wool

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Copper & Wool

2022
Movie
12 min
English

The week before her Orthodox Jewish wedding, Elisheva escapes to a rented room in the hills outside of Los Angeles to clear her head. While dodging calls from her mother and fiancé, Elisheva begins to form a life-changing bond with Meredith, the eccentric divorcee who owns the house she’s staying in.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users82%
Director: Director XGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a desolate, rain-slicked city, a grizzled detective haunted by a past case is drawn into the investigation of a series of bizarre disappearances. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a shadowy conspiracy involving a reclusive industrialist and a mysterious artifact known only as 'The Weaver'. The lines between reality and illusion blur as the detective races against time to prevent a catastrophic event, confronting his own demons along the way.

Critical Reception

Copper & Wool received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and ambitious narrative, though some found its pacing uneven. Audiences were generally engaged by the central mystery and the performances, leading to a respectable viewership.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its neo-noir aesthetic and compelling central performance.

  • Lauded for its intricate plot and suspenseful build-up.

  • Criticized by some for a convoluted third act and underdeveloped supporting characters.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's dark and moody atmosphere, its intriguing mystery, and the strong lead performance. Some viewers felt the story became overly complex towards the end, and wished for more development of the secondary characters.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, oppressive cityscape in 'Copper & Wool' was largely constructed using a combination of practical miniature effects and digital augmentation, aiming for a retro-futuristic feel inspired by classic noir films.

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