El incidente
In a small and quiet town in the mountains, a terrible storm breaks. After the downpour, some of the inhabitants begin to exhibit unusual behaviour. Something has changed in them: Nacho, hostel owner Tania's husband, wakes up from a coma after two years; María, a teacher, gets pregnant without ever having sex; Ramón, an old man with Alzheimer’s, begins to show signs of recovery.
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Plot Summary
Two parallel stories unfold simultaneously, featuring a couple trapped in an infinite staircase and a father and son on a deserted island that seemingly repeats its days. As characters grapple with their unending predicaments, the film explores themes of time, fate, and the human condition in the face of existential dread. The narratives converge, revealing a larger, mysterious force at play behind their impossible situations.
Critical Reception
El incidente received praise for its ambitious concept and unsettling atmosphere, though some found its execution to be overly complex. Critics lauded its originality and the way it plays with science fiction tropes to create a thought-provoking, albeit bleak, viewing experience.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its inventive, mind-bending premise.
- Commended for its effective use of suspense and unsettling atmosphere.
- Noted for its philosophical undertones about time and existence.
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Fun Fact
Director Isaac Ezban stated in interviews that the film was inspired by a childhood recurring dream he had about an endless staircase.
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